Is Free Livestock Feed Really Free? Cheap, Better Alternative Pig Feeds

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  • @farley202
    @farley202 4 місяці тому +23

    I’m a city guy but idk I just love his information

    • @DowdleFamilyFarms
      @DowdleFamilyFarms  4 місяці тому +3

      I’m glad that you enjoy it.Some of these videos are kinda tough to get through though.

    • @farley202
      @farley202 4 місяці тому +4

      @@DowdleFamilyFarms ooooo absolutely it’s very important to see how are food being prepared I appreciate farmers like yourself

    • @louisvonmalaise8009
      @louisvonmalaise8009 4 місяці тому +1

      Second it. Been watching every reel for the last 2 months. It’s fascinating

    • @DowdleFamilyFarms
      @DowdleFamilyFarms  4 місяці тому

      @@farley202 thank you!

    • @DowdleFamilyFarms
      @DowdleFamilyFarms  4 місяці тому

      @@farley202 thank you!

  • @ruthvermeulen2098
    @ruthvermeulen2098 4 місяці тому +3

    Watching this for when I’ve had kids an they are out of the house so I can start a farming hobby. I’m 21 not even graduated yet and I haven’t had any kid lol. I love this channel, so cozy to watch.

  • @louisvonmalaise8009
    @louisvonmalaise8009 4 місяці тому +1

    With a bit of editing help, this channel could explode. It’s unique and fascinating.

    • @DowdleFamilyFarms
      @DowdleFamilyFarms  4 місяці тому

      Thank you. Editing is a bit of an issue on the longer videos especially.

    • @ohio_dino
      @ohio_dino 4 місяці тому

      @@DowdleFamilyFarmssend it over my way . I can edit these down

  • @brycewiborg8095
    @brycewiborg8095 4 місяці тому +1

    I enjoyed the video. We fed hogs garden waste, and milk. Sounds like home. . Thank you.

    • @DowdleFamilyFarms
      @DowdleFamilyFarms  4 місяці тому +1

      Sounds great! How many did you have?

    • @brycewiborg8095
      @brycewiborg8095 4 місяці тому

      @DowdleFamilyFarms Seldom more that a dozen head. That was the 1970s. Farming was going bigger.

    • @DowdleFamilyFarms
      @DowdleFamilyFarms  4 місяці тому +1

      Yes, farming has been getting bigger and its made food cheaper, but also created problems too unfortunately.

  • @jamesalanstephensmith7930
    @jamesalanstephensmith7930 4 місяці тому

    Great !

  • @ronaldchatman9144
    @ronaldchatman9144 4 місяці тому

    I loved this video..thank you! I have a question: there are 9 essential amino acids...are all nine needed to help the pigs grow? I'm trying to grow soy beans now but they are ready however I have access to black eyed peas but they only have 2 of the 9 amino acids.

    • @DowdleFamilyFarms
      @DowdleFamilyFarms  4 місяці тому

      Soybean (the grain itself) has raw anti nutrition components (phytates, trypsin inhibitors, etc) that keep pigs from growing. The vegetation is fine but the beans/grain must be roasted first. Peas are a good source of lysine. In short, yes, all must be present in certain levels, but that's why growing diverse crops for them is better.

  • @Somedude20282
    @Somedude20282 4 місяці тому +1

    How much do good sized meat pigs typically sell for to slaughter? Im very interested in learning as much as i can about farming and cost as a vet student & aspiring homesteader!!

    • @DowdleFamilyFarms
      @DowdleFamilyFarms  4 місяці тому +2

      My dad’s a vet! We direct market our pasture raised pigs. We sell by the hanging weight but it’s usually $750-1000

  • @doom1609
    @doom1609 4 місяці тому

    What type of milk to you feed them? Does the type of milk matter for their growth?

  • @ronlevin2339
    @ronlevin2339 4 місяці тому

    have you tried to use used grain from beer Bruery?

    • @DowdleFamilyFarms
      @DowdleFamilyFarms  4 місяці тому +2

      No. we do not have any in our area. Spent brewery and distiller's grains can be a decent source of protein, but it is also problematic if its a primary source of feed due to the different levels of nutrients. A lot of people use them, but i'm not sure if it would be worth it for me even if I had a free source close by.

  • @ohio_dino
    @ohio_dino 4 місяці тому

    How about feeding the pigs hemp ?

    • @DowdleFamilyFarms
      @DowdleFamilyFarms  4 місяці тому +1

      I don’t know what hemp you are talking about. Sunn hemp is a legume cover crop that I would try if I could but it’s considered a noxious weed for some strange reason in Mississippi. The fiber hemps I know nothing about.

    • @ohio_dino
      @ohio_dino 4 місяці тому

      @@DowdleFamilyFarms fiber hemp i heard is good feed

    • @DowdleFamilyFarms
      @DowdleFamilyFarms  4 місяці тому

      Probably more for ruminants than pigs, but I'm not sure. @@ohio_dino