We added 2 additional pig feeders this week. Together the 4 of them should hold about 10 forty pound bags of organic feed. There is one additional feeder that holds 2 bags of organic whole grains. That plus some food scraps like apples, pears, etc. Should last a full week to ease the feeding schedule.
The pigs are all on free food. We have found that free food keeps them happy (never hungry) and adjusting the protein to fat to carb balance of the feed controls their diet. This is preferable to us over measuring the 'hot' feed and limiting their intake.
We also feel that the addition of whole organic grains improved their health, lessens food requirements (extra fiber) and aids in managing the manure as it degrades much quicker and more completely.
If we can get to once a week feeding plus occasional scraps.. That is so much easier.
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