13. Re: Feeding Schedule

From: tclaphan@tntconsulting.com
Category: General Discussion
Date: 1/19/04
Time: 1:06:43 AM
Remote Name: 64.71.103.225

13.1. Comments

It is my experience that until the potbellied pig is 3 months of age you should feed 20% Protien youth feeder and limit the food to 1/2 cup twice daily. The potbellied pig even as an adult seldomly needs more then this. Make sure to include veggies and fruits a couple times per day as well. I made the mistake of feeding my baby every time she cried and she got about 20lbs over weight. My Vet said the 1 cup per day with vegs/fruits is plenty and even though the pig crys and makes you think its starving it isnt. Remember, this animal has the intelligence of a 3 yr old human and manipulation is one of its strong points so try not to start bad habits on feeding. Im not a professional on this but I have read many many books and spoken to vets and this is the advise I have gotten.