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In livestock operations (including pigs), efficiency of converting feed into muscle mass is critical for success of the farm. The feed to gain ratio is a unitless number that expresses how well an animal converts feed into mass. For example. If an animal has an average daily gain of 500g and consumes 600g of feed during this time, the feed to gain ratio (F:G) would be: 600g/500g = 1.2 This can be interpreted as the pig needing 1.2 lbs (or kg, etc) of feed in order to gain 1 lb (or kg, etc) of weight. The lower the F:G ratio, the more efficient the pig (or animal) is at converting feed into mass. Typical F:G ratios for pigs range between 0.9 and 1.5, depending on life stage. A ratio above 1.5 typically indicates a poor producing pig. Depending on the institution, a ratio of gain to feed may be more often utilized. This too expresses feed efficiency, but as an inverse of the previous ratio. So the same pig who has an average daily gain of 600g and consumes 500g during that time period would have a G:F of: 500g/600g = 0.83 This is interpreted as the pig gaining 0.83 lb (or kg, etc) per 1 lb (or kg, etc). When using G:F to express efficiency, a higher number is more desirable.
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How much weight can a pig gain in a day?
how much weight a pig will gain per day is really all up to the quality and quantity of food you feed your pigs. I feed 22% protein and i i feed them other things such as rubbish and old produce from a local market. My pigs gain an average of ne to two pounds per day.
What is the average feed ratio for sheep?
In livestock operations (including sheep), efficiency of converting feed into muscle mass is critical for success of the farm. The feed to gain ratio is a unitless number that expresses how well an animal converts feed into mass. For example. If an animal has an average daily gain of 500g and consumes 600g of feed during this time, the feed to gain ratio (F:G) would be: 600g/500g = 1.2 This can be interpreted as the sheep needing 1.2 lbs (or kg, etc) of feed in order to gain 1 lb (or kg, etc) of weight. The lower the F:G ratio, the more efficient the pig (or animal) is at converting feed into mass. Typical F:G ratios for pigs range between 0.9 and 1.5, depending on life stage. A ratio above 1.5 typically indicates a poor producing pig. Depending on the institution, a ratio of gain to feed may be more often utilized. This too expresses feed efficiency, but as an inverse of the previous ratio. So the same pig who has an average daily gain of 600g and consumes 500g during that time period would have a G:F of: 500g/600g = 0.83 This is interpreted as the pig gaining 0.83 lb (or kg, etc) per 1 lb (or kg, etc). When using G:F to express efficiency, a higher number is more desirable.
Is it ok to feed pumpkins to pigs?
Pigs are onivores and should have no problem handling pumpkin,
Can guinea pigs eat celery salt?
No. Don't feed guinea pigs any kind of salt.
Are pigs scavengers?
Do you have to feed your guinea pig dead bodies? Of course not - you feed them plants because they are herbivores.
What is the feed to gain ratio for poultry?
2:1 for broilers
What ingredient helps pigs gain weight in pig feed?
Corn, and other stuff
Formula culculation of feed conversion ratio?
FCR = dry weight of feed consumed/ wet weight of gain
How much weight can a pig gain in a day?
how much weight a pig will gain per day is really all up to the quality and quantity of food you feed your pigs. I feed 22% protein and i i feed them other things such as rubbish and old produce from a local market. My pigs gain an average of ne to two pounds per day.
Can domestic pigs eat citrus pellets?
yes if mixed with a regular pig feed at 7 to 15 % ratio
What is the Cost of raising a pig?
for finishing pigs the cost will be varied but on a specialist ration you would expect a feed conversion ratio of 2.86kg of feed to kg of weight gain a ration cost of approx £220 tonne. this gives a feed cost of £220 for every 350 kg of weight gain or £.63 per kg .None of these figures include any costs for labour,power,buildings,water,vet bedding or any other expense that evades me just now! if you were to use traditional breeds will cost more to finish them (lower feed conversion ratio)
What is the average feed ratio for sheep?
In livestock operations (including sheep), efficiency of converting feed into muscle mass is critical for success of the farm. The feed to gain ratio is a unitless number that expresses how well an animal converts feed into mass. For example. If an animal has an average daily gain of 500g and consumes 600g of feed during this time, the feed to gain ratio (F:G) would be: 600g/500g = 1.2 This can be interpreted as the sheep needing 1.2 lbs (or kg, etc) of feed in order to gain 1 lb (or kg, etc) of weight. The lower the F:G ratio, the more efficient the pig (or animal) is at converting feed into mass. Typical F:G ratios for pigs range between 0.9 and 1.5, depending on life stage. A ratio above 1.5 typically indicates a poor producing pig. Depending on the institution, a ratio of gain to feed may be more often utilized. This too expresses feed efficiency, but as an inverse of the previous ratio. So the same pig who has an average daily gain of 600g and consumes 500g during that time period would have a G:F of: 500g/600g = 0.83 This is interpreted as the pig gaining 0.83 lb (or kg, etc) per 1 lb (or kg, etc). When using G:F to express efficiency, a higher number is more desirable.
How many pounds of feed does a steer need to eat to gain a pound?
It all depends on what feed is being fed to that steer, as in what feed is available, what the ratio of forage to grain is for that steer, and the steer's breeding and genetics. Some breeds or crossbreeds of steers will require less feed to achieve a pound of gain than other breeds or crossbreeds. For instance, an Angus steer will gain a pound on less feed than a Simmental steer.
Can you feed guinea pigs cantaloupe?
Yes, you can definitely feed guinea pigs cantaloupe- in fact they love it.
How can you feed baby guinea pigs?
Bottle feed
What is the average feed conversion ratio for beef cattle on full feed?
Cattle average from 5.5 to 6.5 lbs of feed per lb of gain. These numbers can vary a lot depending on weight of cattle entering the feedyard, genetic background etc...
Can you feed letuce to guinea pigs?
yes of course you can! you can feed them mostly any kind of fruit and vegitable
