Feeding Your Pigs
Pigs can be raised on a variety of feeds, as long as the nutritional requirements for various stages of production are met. Pigs need to be fed everyday, with the amount of feed they require being dependent on their breed, age, sex, stage of growth, condition, and type of ingredients used. Typically, sows and boars are fed once or twice a day, while growing pigs would ideally have access to feed 24 hours a day.
It is important to note that pigs cannot be raised year-round on pasture alone and will require additional feed for proper growth and development. There are several options to consider when feeding your pigs:
