Buying in bulk

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Sactown
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Buying in bulk

Post by Sactown » Sat Dec 02, 2017 6:41 pm

Would like to buy feed in bulk this year.
How long will feed last if stored in dry barn on pallet? 50# sacks

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Re: Buying in bulk

Post by Norm » Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:05 pm

Best rule if thumb is 45 days. Depends what your definition of bulk is. My feed budget is 12 bags/pig from 50 pounds to show weight. So feeding 6 pigs I'd use 72 bags or less. Typically buy what lasts 2-4 weeks, keeps waste and spoilage from occurring. Added benefit is I'm never stuck with a bunch of feed if I need to change or modify diets.

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