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What do piglets eat?

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The eating habits of piglets are mainly determined by their age and growth stage. Here is some basic information about piglet diet:


1. Breastfeeding: Newborn piglets need breast milk to provide nutrition and immune protection.


2. Milk powder feeding: If piglets cannot get breast milk, milk powder can be used instead, but care should be taken to choose milk powder suitable for the age stage of the piglets and prepare it according to the instructions.


3. Starting stage: In the first few weeks after leaving the sow, piglets can eat appropriate piglet feed or pre-cooked soft food such as cereals and beans.


4. Growth period: As the piglets grow, the amount and type of feed can be gradually increased. Common pig feeds include corn, soybeans, wheat bran, fish meal, protein powder, vegetable oil, etc. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that the drinking water source is clean and sufficient.


5. Adult stage: Adult pigs need richer feed, and different types of feed can be selected according to their production performance and health status.


It should be noted that the diet of piglets needs to be scientific and reasonable, and they cannot be given a certain kind of food blindly, otherwise it will affect their growth and health. At the same time, attention should also be paid to the hygiene and safety of the breeding environment to prevent the occurrence of diseases and other problems.

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