Pig grower feed is all you need to feed your pigs during their growing period to maximize the production of meat and enhance the general well-being of the pigs. Finding the best pig grower feed in South Africa can be difficult sometimes.
What makes up a pig grower feed?
If you want the best pig grower feed, it must contain Rice bran, maize, soya beans (or fish meal), vitamins, and minerals. On other farms, pig owners often add cassava peels, watermelon, and other farm edibles to the feed. During this period, a pig is expected to eat an average of 2.5–3 kg of feed daily.
What does pig grower feed do?
When you switch from creep feed, you put your pigs on grower feed to supply the needed nutrients in their proportions respectively. Grower feed enhances performance in pigs and improves overall production.
How many months do pigs need grower feeds?
| Breeding stock | From 8-10 weeks to 5-6 months |
| Fast growing breeds | 8 weeks |
| Slow growing breeds | 10 weeks |
Pig Grower feed price in South Africa
A 50kg pig grower feed price can range from R 250 to R 500 in South Africa. These estimated prices are subject to change due to many factors that may influence the price of grower feed in South Africa. Some factors include; the cost of grower feed production, grower feed ingredients, transportation, etc.
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