Need help with 2 gilts

bullyboy · Post by **bullyboy** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:28 pm

We have 2 gilts that need all the rib and thickness we can get on them in the next 25 days. They are weighing 230-235 there is no weight limit so that is no problem. Any help would be great. Thanks

hampy622 · Post by **hampy622** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 1:21 pm

I would feed powerfill at 4-5lbs a day it will really blow your gilts apart. The more you can get in them the better it works.

slw · Post by **slw** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:02 pm

I would also try beet pulp, that will expand the ribs.

bullyboy · Post by **bullyboy** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:11 am

I found some Powerfill. If I feed the 4 to 5 pounds a day will they still gain weight or will that just hold their shape and slow the rate of gain ? I know some people use it for pushing and some use it for holding.

hampy622 · Post by **hampy622** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:18 pm

they will keep growing. I feed it at four lbs per feeding last year on some gilts and man it really blew them apart works better than just straight beet pulp.