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Piglets (Birth to 8 Weeks)
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Birth to Weaning (0-3 weeks):
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Colostrum: Essential for the first 24 hours.
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Milk: Sow milk or a high-quality milk replacer if needed.
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Begin creep feed at 2-3 weeks (0.25-0.5 lbs daily).
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Post-Weaning (3-8 weeks):
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Transition to a high-protein starter feed (18-22% protein).
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Free-choice access to fresh water and feed.
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Grower Pigs (8 Weeks to 6 Months)
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Feed a grower ration (16-18% protein).
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3-5 lbs of feed daily per pig, depending on weight and activity level.
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Provide fresh water at all times.
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Allow supervised access to pasture if available.
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Finishing Pigs (6 Months to Market Weight)
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Feed a finisher ration (14-16% protein).
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5-7 lbs of feed daily per pig.
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Ensure free-choice access to fresh water.
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Breeding Boars and Sows
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Breeding Season:
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Feed a maintenance ration (14-16% protein) adjusted for condition.
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Provide access to fresh water and pasture or hay.
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Gestation (Sows):
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Increase feed during the last trimester (4-6 lbs daily).
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Provide supplemental minerals and vitamins as needed.
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Lactation (Sows):
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High-energy feed (5-8 lbs daily) to support milk production.
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Free-choice access to fresh water.
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Mature Pigs (Non-Breeding)
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Maintenance diet with a balanced feed (14-16% protein).
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4-6 lbs of feed daily per pig.
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Access to fresh water and pasture or hay if available.
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Special Notes
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Avoid overfeeding to prevent obesity.
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Keep feed areas clean to reduce waste and prevent contamination.
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Provide shade and shelter to reduce stress and improve feed efficiency.
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Monitor growth and condition regularly to adjust feeding as needed.
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