What is Mix Pig Feeds?
Feed your breeder pigs a different mix than the rest of pigs. Make a feed mix that is about 80 percent sorghum, 10 percent sunflower meal, 10 percent calcium and protein supplement,
and 0.25 percent salt. Quality of a good pig food contains; Pig food should be fresh and not stale
How To Mix Pig Feeds In Uganda
Below is how you can give a perfect mix pigs feeds
Pig may be fed on rations containing 14% crude protein.
Water must always be available for the Pig.
During gestation, the sow is limit fed for 2 to 3 kg per day of a 14% protein diet (sow and weaner meal).
Close to farrowing, maize bran may be added as 25% and this will be mainly the source of energy.
What is a good grain mix for pigs?
| Grain | Starter pigs | Grow-finish pigs |
|---|---|---|
| barley | 25% | 95% |
| wheat | 45% | 95% |
| rye | 10% | 35%–50% |
| triticale | 25% | 95% |