There are three ways in which one can expand pig spacing and these are, putting pigs in larger spaces, selling off pigs and by expanding pig pen. For every pound of feeds consumed pigs require 2-3 pounds of water.
Always feed pigs on balanced protein and grain rations. Keep pig comfortable by proper housing.
Ensure 20 to 50 square feet in pig houses with 100 square feet in pasture fields this lowers animal stress hence raising its appetite. Vitamin B12 is essential in pig feed intake as it improves feed intake, reduces stress and prevents sickness.
Weight gain techniques
Make sure pigs access feeds by installing more feeders and always provide fresh water by replacing water on a regular basis. Regulate pig pen temperature for both summer and winter to increase animals appetite for food in both seasons. Always keep pigs healthy by regular inspection, checking temperature and call a veterinary when animals are sick.
Deworm pigs every 30 days to kill parasites by mixing 1 cubic centimetre of the de wormer into pig feeds for at a rate of 1 cubic centimetre per 50 pounds of body weight. Regularly check pigs for injuries to facilitate feed intake and take diseased pigs to the veterinary to avoid parasite and disease spread. Ensure proper pig feeding by lowering feeds rich in fibre but rather give pigs feeds rich in high fat and sweet content.
Feed pigs on protein feeds and choose a proper grain for your pigs to boost pig weight. Increase the animals feed and nutritional intake and add fat and protein supplements to pigs diet depending on body needs to assist pigs gain weight. Make pig feeds more appealing by adding additives to improve palatability, fill feeds with water to make them softer for easy consumption and lastly, purchase feeds that are preferred by pigs.
