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How to raise Pigs?

How to raise Pigs?. Kingwood FFA. What do I need?. 1 – Supply Box 1 – Feed Scoop 2 – Show Sticks 1 – Feed Bucket 1 – Brush 1 – Rubber Feed Bowl or 1 – Clip on Feeder (optional) 1 – Watering Nipple ALL of these items can be found at local feed stores or Tractor Supply.

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How to raise Pigs?

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  1. How to raise Pigs? Kingwood FFA

  2. What do I need? 1 – Supply Box 1 – Feed Scoop 2 – Show Sticks 1 – Feed Bucket 1 – Brush 1 – Rubber Feed Bowl or 1 – Clip on Feeder (optional) 1 – Watering Nipple • ALL of these items can be found at local feed stores or Tractor Supply.

  3. Any box to lock your feed and show supplies up at the barn. Can be purchased from Home Depot, Wal-Mart, etc. Lockable Supply Box

  4. Cost $4 Any feed store 1 lb coffee can works too! Feed Scoop

  5. Very Durable 3’ Length of PVC Pipe works great! Made of Fiberglass Cost $7 Most feed stores Practice Show Stick

  6. actual show stick Not durable Cost $14 Any Feed Store Show Stick

  7. You need this for mixing feeds Cost $5 Any feed store Feed Bucket

  8. This is another bowl you can use to feed your pig. Harder for the pig to flip over Cost $12 Any feed store will carry this Clip on Feeder

  9. You will need to use this to clean your pig and show with… Cost $10 Any feed store, Sullivans Show Supply, Wal Mart, etc. Brush

  10. There should be one of these in the pen. CHECK YOUR PEN TO SEE IF THERE IS ONE, IF NOT LET ME KNOW! Watering Device

  11. What do I feed? • Moorman’s Show Pig Feed – Grower of at least 18% • AccoShowmaster pig Feed – Grower of at least 18% How will we feed the pig? • Feed pigs at least 1 ½- 2 pounds per feeding once the pig arrives at the barns in October. • Increase the feed as the pig gains weight. Maximum that should be fed is 5 lbs/ day.

  12. Feeding • Finisher feed 210 to 260 lbs • To determine this we have to evaluate the pig • We evaluate the pigs at 45 days prior to show and 21 days prior to show • December 25 (so we will probably evaluate before we leave for Christmas break) & January 17 • This is when we determine supplemental feeding

  13. Pay attention to your pig. For the 1st week, just allow it to get used to their new home. If you notice any of the following for more than 1 day LET THE TEACHER KNOW: runny nose, coughing, wheezing when they breath and diarhea. Worm your pig every 21 days. You can add these to the feed or administer in their mouth if it is a liquid. Use any of the following wormers: Atgard or Safe-Guard. Use as directions indicate. Care for you Pig

  14. What am I looking for on selection day? What is the judge looking for on show day? What are we looking for in a pig?

  15. Meat • Your animal is a Market Animal, which translates to “we want as much meat on that animal as possible!!” • The best hogs are the ones with the most lean muscle!

  16. We want a solid frame • Body Length – short to med.

  17. Heavy or thick Bones

  18. Wide Body Over base and top.

  19. Wide & Deep Rear End

  20. Muscular Back

  21. Where are the feed stores? My Feed Store and More Dealer: Lindners, MoorMans, Sunglo, Honor 17184 FM 3083 Conroe, TX 77302 (936) 231-1184 Knox Drive Farm & Feed- Dealer: Lindners, Honor 21773 E Knox Dr Porter, TX 77365 (281) 354-5022 Dayton Farm and Ranch- Dealer: MoorMans 605 E. Hwy 90 Dayton, TX 77535 (936) 258-9891 You can shop online as well, but try to support local feed dealers... www.sullivansupply.com

  22. CALL AHEAD • Feed stores run out of feed, so to save you a trip call  • Always call ahead to make sure you are going to get feed • Tell them in advance what you are going to be feeding and ask them to keep it in stock!

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