Hi folks,new member seeking advice about feeding

[hilarysmum]

I was always told not to feed onions, no idea why, one or two of our pigs enjoy the odd bit of cooked onion (from a veggie factory not the kitchen) most dont. Our pet pig found a net of onions, he tried one didnt like it so squashed the rest. Very messy! I know citrus is supposedly bad for them but again am unsure why.

[Stevie G]

Originally Posted by hilarysmum

I was always told not to feed onions, no idea why, one or two of our pigs enjoy the odd bit of cooked onion (from a veggie factory not the kitchen) most dont. Our pet pig found a net of onions, he tried one didnt like it so squashed the rest. Very messy! I know citrus is supposedly bad for them but again am unsure why.

Any thing if its cooked is OK, parsnips are an no no raw, and pigs ingeneral will make their own minds up quick enough if you put it infront of them. Would have thought citrus would be no problem, but like me they probably dont like the sharp taste of Oranges, so taste would be more to do with the reason.

[blonde]

Originally Posted by Stevie G

Any thing if its cooked is OK, parsnips are an no no raw, and pigs ingeneral will make their own minds up quick enough if you put it infront of them. Would have thought citrus would be no problem, but like me they probably dont like the sharp taste of Oranges, so taste would be more to do with the reason.

Dont like the sharp taste of Oranges but drink bitter beer!!!......strange.....

[Stevie G]

Originally Posted by blonde

Dont like the sharp taste of Oranges but drink bitter beer!!!......strange.....

Beers can be a bitter, its not bitter but sweet to the pallet. Their is no comparison between the two, so get it right!

[blonde]

Stevie G reply:
A beer in the UK is known as a Bitter, but it is sweet in taste, that is what I mean't. And yes Oranges don't get you drunk(or better still, MERRY), which is why I don't drink or eat Oranges!!!!! Gord Blimey, you Aussie's!

[rhodie]

We run our outdoor pigs on a grass/clover mix which they consume along with their balanced ration, the grazing can replace up to a kilo of feed during the peak growth period when the rye grass provides a quality suppliment with the white and red clovers providing some low grade protien.

[blonde]

Originally Posted by AthenaFOlsen

Onion is not very helpful for pigs. I will not refer to give onions for pig. You can give them some fresh vegetables like cabbage, leaf, etc.

how come Stevie you can edit some one else's answer in this line of thread?????/I dont quite understand

[Stevie G]

Originally Posted by blonde

how come Stevie you can edit some one else's answer in this line of thread?????/I dont quite understand

Its called.................................magic hey Blonde.

[johan fourie]

I think a wallow is a great idear as pigs can get in and out as they want.Here in moz we make our own food as there are no shops that sell pig food. We get all our ingredients from the local farmers ie maize bran , sunflower cake and soya. Soya must be heat treated (left in water over night and then boiled for five minutes) . We tried other forms of protien ,but soya seemed to work the best