Posted by Al Baker(pumpman) on January 27, 2021 at 17:56:53 from (199.192.180.1):
I have a new problem with raisings pigs in 2021. Feed is expensive just like always, but when the pigs are finished it is very likely that you will have to wait for an opening at the butcher. If you keep feeding free choice feed pigs just keep getting bigger, eat large amounts of feed. If they get to big some customers dont like them, plus a pen of ten will easily go through a ton a feed every two weeks. This extra feed cost eats all the profit away. My question is, can a guy switch from feeding a grower grain to maybe ear corn to lower the feed cost, and slow down growth If so will this affect flavor? For my 30+ years growing some hogs we just called a packer to take them in when ready. Never had to wait much over a week or two, Now its a few months or more, impossible to time getting feeder pigs, and their size, plus arranging buyers, and now a appointment at the butcher. How can I slow down growth and not affect flavor? I have to keep their bellies pretty full or they fight and push and get out. It takes a really good pen to hold 10 - 250 lbs. angry pigs in. Al /
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