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lil-red-hunter14 · Guest

I have a 145 lb pound red belted cross to show for the williamson county livestock show and I was wondering Any tips for him to gain weight. Also do y'all know any close places close to Austin to have him slaughtered and how much it might cost? Thanks,
Zack

ironmanstan · Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 2:09 pm Post subject:

Lots of food and some beer. Very Happy

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lil-red-hunter14 · Guest

Food is a check but the beer.... Are you being serious or sarcastic??? But actually I weighed him today to find that he is 155 which means he has gained 10lbs in 2 days

PATHFINDER22 · Horse Mullet Joined: 09 Nov 2008 Posts: 181

i showed for 10 years and we always would give ours ensure to gain weight...you can get it h-e-b..its like protein shake that old people drink...its loaded with calories

texmike · Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:37 am Post subject:

Hey watch the old people crack. We are experienced in life. Respect your elders you young whipper snapper. Laughing

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lil-red-hunter14 · Guest

That wasn't a crack. I was wondering if I should or should not do that. I have plenty of respect for my elders.

Chef Lefty · Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:32 am Post subject:

Don't feed it domestic beer. Not enough calories. Very Happy

Ale or lagers only. Laughing

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texmike · Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:47 am Post subject:

That was a joke. Shocked

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ironmanstan · Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:02 am Post subject:

So when is the pig pickin

As far as the beer, something I learned in ag class about a hundred years ago. That some hog raisers used left over beer and brewing products for increased weight gain in hogs. I know it works just drive around the Bluff and look at the size of some of the RATZ we have walking the streets. Looks like buffalo on the great plains. Just thinking about it makes me want to watch Dances with Wolves. We have major tatankas, and I'm sure its all from beer products. And the answer to your question....Yes there may be a bit of sarccasum in my voice, I tend to refer to it as wit. Very Happy

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Bluffer · Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:16 am Post subject:

Easy on the meds Stan, The itchin will stop. Shocked

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Big John · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 2647

Back when I lifted weights, we used Weight Gain 2000. They packed 2000 calories in a single serving shake. The stuff helped me put on nearly 100 lbs of muscle in 1 year. (How I got the nickname Big John)
Problem is, if you stop lifting weights 2 to 3 hours everyday, it heads south and lodges right in the middle. Laughing

Try a google search for wight gainer. I am sure they still make the stuff and are probably way over 2000 calories a serving now. I am sure it will put weight on your hog.

ironmanstan · Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 12:34 pm Post subject:

o_brother · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 12:14 pm Post subject:

First off, how many days to the show and what is the bottom weight for the show? Is this your first time to raise show pigs? What type of show feed are you feeding and what is the protein percent? Are you feeding any additives along with the feed? Most feed stores will help you if your Ag Agent or 4-H leader won't. You have to be very careful when pushing a show pig because some high protein additives can burn the pigs stomach and it will stop eating all together.. Some exercise will increase its appetite as well but you don't want to run the pig just a steady walk for at least 45 min. to an hour a day.. If your weight gain is correct, then the pig is averaging around 5 lbs a day, I don't think you will get much more than that unless you use additives.

Mike
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