Feeding Piglets
It is important the piglet receives colostrum at birth. Colostrum should be available for at least 24 hours. If colostrum is not available from the sow, Jump-Start™ Full Cream Colostrum should be fed. Jump-Start™ is available from your rural retailer.
Feeding recommendations
Mix 160 grams of anLamb™ per litre of water. Add anLamb™ to half of the required volume of water and mix thoroughly. Top up with water to the correct volume and ensure the temperature of the milk is 40oC.
| Age of piglet (Days) | Number of feeds per day | Volume milk per feed (mls) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 8 | 20 - 30 colostrum |
| 2 | 8 | 20 - 30 lamb milk replacer (LMR) |
| 3 - 7 | 6 | 40 - 50 lamb milk replacer (LMR) |
| 8 to 14* | 6 | 80 - 100 lamb milk replacer (LMR) |
| 15 - weaning* | adlib | adlib lamb milk replacer (LMR) |
* Encourage piglets to drink from an autofeeder or shallow dish as early as possible.
Introduce milk based feeds to the piglets at 8 - 14 days. feeding piglets