What is a Pig Feed?
The bulk of their diet comes from corn and soybeans. Corn provides energy and soybeans provide protein.
They also eat other grains like wheat and sorghum. Farmers may add supplements to ensure their hogs get the necessary nutrients.
Pig Feed Suppliers In South Africa
ASA Products (Pty) Ltd
Address: 7 Turf Siding Rd, Springfield, Johannesburg, 2190, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 683 7212
EQUI-FEEDS
Address: 179 Bluff Rd, Jacobs, Durban, 4052, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 31 467 1135
NOVA FEEDS
Address: Bokomo St, Malmesbury, 7300, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 22 487 9100
Nova Feeds
Address: N2, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5pm
phone: +27 44 871 2000
Milmac Feeds
Address: Plot 274/2 Cedar Rd, Chartwell, 2055, South Africa
Areas served: Gauteng
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 86 100 1182
Meadow Feeds – Northern Region
Address: 144 Main Reef Rd, Randfontein 247-Iq, Randfontein, 1759, South Africa
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: +27 11 693 5120
NUTRI FEEDS
Address: 41 Buskus St, Baillie Park, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 18 011 8888
Meadow
Address: Shop 5B, Neave Township, Lindsay Rd, Lindsay Road, Gqeberha, 6020, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 41 402 5000
SCHMIDT FEEDS & SEEDS
Address: 23 La Bassee Rd, Germiston South, Germiston, 1401, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 11 873 8571
How much is 50kg pig feed?
A pig eats every day. A 50kg bag of feed is only enough for four pigs in four days, and good quality feed can cost you anything to R500.
What is the best feed for pigs in South Africa?
Feeds should meet the animal’s needs for maintenance, growth, and reproduction. 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.
How much do I need to start pig farming in South Africa?
The South African Pork Producers Organisation (SAPPO) recommends new pig farmers start with a herd of 250 sows in order to cover their overhead costs and make a profit. For a 250-sow pig farm, startup costs are estimated at around R25 million.1
How much does a 6-month-old pig weigh in kg?
A piglet weighs around 1.5 kg at birth. Young male piglets already weigh 20 kg at the age of ten weeks. Five or six months later, they weigh 100 kg and are ready to be slaughtered at an abattoir or by a traditional butcher.
Do you mix pig feed with water?
According to Brooks, mixing water with dry feed and feeding after a few minutes ensures that pigs receive a more homogeneous diet and increases the rate of hydration, especially if it is finely ground, favoring the action of both digestive and in-feed enzymes.