Good pig feed contains sufficient energy, protein, minerals and vitamins. Rice bran, broken rice, maize, soya-beans, cassava, vegetables and distillers’ residues are often used in pig feed. Distillery waste is much appreciated in traditional pig husbandry, especially for pigs.
How Much Does Pig Feed Cost In South Africa
The current average cost of pig feed in South Africa is around R1000/t (this includes a mixing and milling fee). It follows that the feed production cost per kg pork may vary from R3. 50/kg (R1000/t @3.5 DWFC) in the case of good units to R4. 20/kg (R1000/t @4.2 DWFC) in the case of an average unit.
How much land do pigs need?
Generally, pigs require minimal space. Depending on whether you chose to house pigs inside or outside may determine the amount of space needed per pig. For growing pigs, it is recommended that you plan for around 8 square feet of space per pig.
How long does it take to raise a pig for slaughter?
Most pig farmers buy “weaners,” piglets about two or three months old that are no longer reliant on their mother’s milk; they then raise the pigs to slaughter weight (typically about 250 pounds), which on factory-style farms is attained by the time they’re 6 months old.
How long does a pig take to grow to full size?
Unlike the beef industry, pork production is very fast paced and always changing rapidly. On average, it takes around six months for a hog to reach market weight of 280 lbs. It all begins at the farrowing stage. Farrowing is the term used to describe a female hog giving birth.
What is the fastest way to fatten up a pig?
Give your pig feeds with a high fat content.
Skim milk, yogurt, and dairy are also foods that can increase pig fat.
Sweet foods with high sugar content donuts, candy, and cupcakes can also rapidly increase your pig’s weight.
How do you calculate pig feed?
When the piglets are weaned off their mother’s milk at about 8 weeks old they can be given concentrated hard-feed sold in 20kg sacks. They need an increasing amount as they get older and there’s an old rule of thumb “a pound a day per pig for every month of age”.