pdf90:
I dont think buying a pregnant sow @ 48k is a wise move . Its like buying non tested electronics from ladipo ...

I did consider your point above before opting for the purchase.
Here are my reasons for taking this route:
1) it will cost me more to purchase additional boar for mating sake.
2) additional feeding cost will be incured from point of purchase to whenever a successful crossing is done.
3) I also considered the option of leasing/renting a boar to facilitate impregnation. But na this one kon get as e be self. Where I want for see extra cash for continuous servicing and other sundry cost

No vex bros, I had to just start this time. I don too postpone this project. If I keep the money, na flexing go still rush am

selfwife:
I no know say sow cost like that oo.I con dey complain for goat of 6k.please I am following. I will purchase my first goat before Saturday and show you too

mr(s),just make up your mind run am as e dey hot oo. Last last self, if you calculate subscriptions when you Don do this year, you no see say na full goat farm you don use

Thegreatman:
What does it take to start up a pig farm?

EhiGid:



I did consider your point above before opting for the purchase.
Here are my reasons for taking this route:
1) it will cost me more to purchase additional boar for mating sake.
2) additional feeding cost will be incured from point of purchase to whenever a successful crossing is done.
3) I also considered the option of leasing/renting a boar to facilitate impregnation. But na this one kon get as e be self. Where I want for see extra cash for continuous servicing and other sundry cost

No vex bros, I had to just start this time. I don too postpone this project. If I keep the money, na flexing go still rush am

benzion72:
Which of Nigeria are you

EhiGid:
Just finished from the meeting with the landowner. The price tag is #150,000 for a 50x50 land space.
Got a week to raise the cash.
Oluwa, your grace still sure

Ayoolu:
Bros, sorry to disappoint you. This is not Camborough. At best, it is a poor large white. Camborough is almost hairless

EhiGid:
After purchasing the pregnant sow at #48,000,it became necessary to begin proper planning and construction in anticipation of the oncoming piglets. Thankfully, residue cash from my initial plan of purchasing more than one sow, is still intact.
Maybe I should get a land around this environ for needed expansion.

I'm currently using maize byproducts from pap (akamu) producers, cassava kanda (left over after washing Akpu), cassava peelings (bagged after 10 days), ripe pawpaw, grinded head of bonga fish/cray fish meal,water leaves and two other leaves(maybe I will get the botanical names/common names as we progresses) as current feeding routine

anienge001:


It maybe due to transportation stress or new environment, this pig doesn't look healthy enough. If is is pregnant, the piglets won't command any price when born.

The feed items you mentioned can be used as supplements, but not as your main meal. Get growers usually feed to pullets, get wheat offal. Mix in the ratio of 1:2 and soak for about 20mins before feeding to this pig. Or at least get PKC and substitute for the grower. In that case, soak the PKC for about 30mins before mixing with equal amount of wheat offal. Be sure there is always enough clean water for it to drink and bask in.

You can source for costus spp (some call it bush cane), and feed it in the day, few days in a week. Compare result after 2-4 weeks. The feed regime you are using is for local breed which are on free range. Their productivity is lowest. If you need great healthy litter, abandon such regime ASAP.

It maybe a bit expensive, but you will be happy you did.
#my2cents

EhiGid:


Thanks for this contribution.
I will run with this ASAP.
I'm grateful

EhiGid:
This pig rearing MATA no be moimoi oo.
I no even know where to start update una self