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Should pigs be fed creep feed before weaning? ·Creep feeding: Gives piglets access to dry feed before weaning ·Creep feeding is beneficial to piglets as: - It helps pigs adjust more quickly to dry nursery feed after weaning - It builds a pig’s immune system ·Guideline for creep feeding baby pigs: - Start at 4 days of age by placing creep feed in their feeders - Begin feeding ¼ cup once a day to each litter - Increase to ½ cup, as pigs “clean up” the feed - Do not fill the feeder full to prevent playing in the feed or pushing feed out - The last week pigs are in the farrowing house, increase feeding by offering feed 2 to 3 time each day
Posted on: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 18:46:49 +0000

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