🐖 Feed Schedule

•   2–3 pounds/day
• ~8–12 cups/day total 
• 18–20% protein starter/grower

•   4–6 pounds/day 
• split into 2–3 feedings 
• 16–18% protein feed

•  adjust feed based on show goals 
• usually 4–7+ pounds/day 
• often 14–16% protein

 (behind on weight)

• 6–7+ lbs feed/day 
• higher protein (18–20%) 
• add one midday feeding if possible 
• keep pig cool & comfortable (heat slows gain)

•  4–6 lbs feed/day 
• 16–18% protein 
• 2 feedings/day 
• consistent routine

•  3–4 lbs/day 
• lower protein (14–16%) 
• add exercise/training time 
• avoid lots of treats/corn 
• no free-choice feed 

Never starve a pig. Just slow the gain, don’t stop feeding.

 Morning

• half the day’s feed 
• fresh water 
• 5–10 min walking/training
   

Evening

• other half of feed 
• fresh water 
• 5–10 min exercise

 If pig is trending overweight:

• switch to lower protein 14–16% 
• add soaked beet pulp for “fullness” without fast gain 
• give more exercise time 
• keep cool (heat stress causes weight loss swings) 
• feed 3 smaller meals instead of 2 big ones
   

If pig is underweight:

• bump feed gradually by ½–1 lb/day 
• add an extra small feeding 
• keep pig warm and stress-free 
• ensure constant water (no water = no gain)

 Weigh your pig:

• every 1–2 weeks early on 
• every 3–4 days the last month
   

Adjust feed based on growth:

• gaining too fast → reduce slightly 
• not gaining enough → increase slightly

This is where you “fine tune”:

• calculate expected gain carefully 
• adjust feed DAILY if needed 
• avoid big changes (slow = safe)

 The pig that wins is rarely the one that got the most feed — it’s the one that was managed and monitored.
 

Consistent:

• feed 
• water 
• weighing 
• training
  = success 🏆