Mini Pig Feed: The Right Ration for Your Pet and Hobby Pigs

Mini Pig Feed: Feeding Properly Instead of Fattening

Mini pigs live as pets in the garden, on a paddock or in an open front shed. What they need is clearly different from a finishing pig, because they are not meant to gain fast but to stay lean and active. That is exactly what mini pig feed is made for: lower in energy, higher in fibre and set up for steady digestion. Here you will find pellets and meal mixes in 20 and 25 kilo bags.

The right mix for your animal

The Agrarzone mini pig feed as pellets comes in 20 and 25 kilograms. Pellets flow well, hardly make dust and can be weighed out to the portion, which helps with weight control. If you want to feed to organic standards, reach for the Agrarzone organic mini pig feed as pellets in a 20 kilo bag. The Leimüller mini pig feed is available as a meal version and as a pelleted one in a 25 kilo bag. Meal can be mixed up with a little water, which slows intake down and keeps the meal interesting for the animal for longer.

Keeping an eye on amount, activity and weight

The most common mistake in hobby keeping is being too generous. Weigh the daily ration out and split it into two meals rather than leaving the trough permanently full. Kitchen scraps and bread do not belong in the trough. Top up with fibre from hay, grass and vegetables instead. Feel free to scatter the pellets around the run, then your pig roots and searches as it would by nature. Check the body condition regularly: ribs and backbone should be findable under light pressure.

Frequently asked questions

Why not ordinary pig finishing feed?
Finishing feed is built for high daily gains and is very rich in energy. A mini pig lays fat down on it quickly, which loads the joints, the heart and its ability to move. The special mixes supply less energy and more fibre, so the animal fills up without losing its shape.

How much feed does my mini pig need a day?
As a rough guide, around two per cent of body weight, split into two meals. What really decides it is age, exercise, access to grazing and the time of year. Weigh your animal regularly and adjust the amount when the body condition changes.

What else belongs in the daily routine?
Fresh water at all times, a run with somewhere to root and a wallow or shaded spot in summer. Forage such as hay and grass keeps the gut moving. Check the feet and skin as well, because both show early when the feeding is not right.