Not converting feed

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Not converting feed

Post by Smith123 » Thu Nov 09, 2017 7:42 am

We have a Gilt that will not convert her feed. She is eating 6 plus pounds a day, we are also feeding her tru glo and DACs Big Gain. She is only gaining about 3 pounds a week. She is on Purina 809. Any suggestions? Thanks

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Re: Not converting feed

Post by Pac » Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:21 am

Have you dewormed?
Is the water OK? (clean, right temp, etc.)?

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Re: Not converting feed

Post by Smith123 » Thu Nov 09, 2017 1:05 pm

Yes she is dewormed monthly and has an automatic waterer.

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Re: Not converting feed

Post by HogDoc » Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:49 am

It is about impossible for a pig to eat 6 lbs of feed a day and gain 3 lbs a week. Sometimes if you happen to weigh one full and then empty a week later you can get some goofy deals like this on a one off weight but I'd bet by the time you weigh her again she'll be more on target. Make sure your scale is balanced and try weighing her roughly the same time of day.
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