Gaining a pig's weight can be as simple as using the appropriate feed combination.
Steps
Step 1. Calculate the percentage of protein that the feed will need to provide
An 8-week-old pig should have a protein intake of 17-18%; in the case of more adult pigs the percentage drops to 15%.
Step 2. Determine the type of protein you will be using
Meat waste is a good source (although some fear the spread of disease if waste meat is used, since human diseases can be transmitted to pigs by direct contact; for example by eating meat), such as vegetable seed oil. soy. For best results, feed the pigs a mixture of the two foods.
Step 3. Determine which types of grain to use
It doesn't matter which one you use, as long as 50% is yellow corn. Barley, wheat and sorghum can be used interchangeably, but be careful if you use sorghum. Do not use sorghum for birds because it has a reduced palatability. Also, yellow or white sorghum is preferable to red.
Step 4. If you make your own feed, sift the grain (but not too finely) and mix it with the protein source for a complete meal
If you buy feed, buy ground feed if you have a farm otherwise use pellets or cubes if you have few pigs.
Step 5. Determine how chubby your pig should be
If it is more important that you gain weight quickly, then use the free method of feeding the pig. Leave the feed and feed them their fill. If it is more important for your pig to be lean, feed them about 90% of their needs. It will take longer, but you will have a leaner pig.
Step 6. Blend 1/4 cup of corn or vegetable oil with two eggs and add it to the feed
Add some syrup to sweeten the flavor.
