Organic: Natural Feeds for pig/swine farming

In an era wherein advertisement of  high fashion and all sorts of  impractical crap are dominant. I`m lucky  that I was struck by awareness  to feel the need for change of lifestyle, so one way is to go organic. For me its practical in some considerable ways:

1. By growing my own  natural pork i`ll be able to blissfully swallow each gram of protein, sexy fat and yummy cholesterol knowing that its untouched by giant corporate whose main purpose is to profit.

2. A chance of completely freeing pressure on the pockets because of its practicality. In the sense that the  80% of the feed composition will be planted on the premises.

3. If farming brings relaxation then doing this method of organically growing pigs, will surely bring good fortune and good health.

I've scoured the web and here`s some of what I have found:

Composition of feeds and forages 

The basic recipe of the feeds is rice bran and different types of crops. Divided into three groups and is all grown in the farm. This ratio is one sack (about 50kg) and ¾ sack (about 5 to 7 kg) of different crops. 


Free of expense feeding formulation. korean mix.

Group 1: 50 % Plant source rich in protein , to supply 18-27 % crude protein Rensoni, Indigofera, Trichantera gigantea or madre de aqua, Saluyot, Azola, Mulberry,  Flamenga, sakwa/gabing sanfernando/ yautia / tannia / butig.

Madre de Agua

Group 2: 30% Vitamins and minerals, micro nutirents Kamote tops, Kangkong, Native spinach (kulitis), Talinum, Alugbati, Malunggay 

Group 3: 20% Herbal nutrient & mineral For respiratory: Oregano, Lagundi and Banaba For lactating: Malungay, Lemongrass, Leaves of lady finger chili, and green papaya fruit For intestinal flu: Avocado, Guava, Star apple, OHN ginger Deworming: fermented young Ipil-Ipil leaves 


25% "Organic" commercial feed. Thailand mix.

Group/part   1: 50% IMO food 
                     Formula for IMO Pig Food

                        Ratio: 100 parts plant material / 4 parts sugar / 1 part salt

-Obtain edible plant material (any quantity). Examples include water spinach          (kangkong), fresh grasses, banana stems, etc. Consult with locals for                                     ideas for  local native options.

-Chop plant material into bite sized pieces, mix with sugar and salt,  b                              place in plastic or ceramic bucket.

-Cover with PLASTIC sheet and tie in place. This is an anaerobic                                     process that pickles the material.

-Food is ready to feed in 5-7 days. It will have a good smell and sour                              taste.  Make sure to rid of soil when preparing the mixture because it will destroy the  IMO.

Group/part  2:  25% rice bran D1
Group/part  3: 25% commercial pig food

source (http://mboard.pcaarrd.dost.gov.ph/forum/viewtopic.php?id=12991&p=12)



Here are some reference:


http://www.naturalpigfarming.com/  < if you are completely empty or in need refresher info.                                                              this site has tons of it. I mean a billion. Best pork site                                                                  so far.
http://mboard.pcaarrd.dost.gov.ph/    < nice site where we can converse with other farmers:

There are also quite a number of groups in facebook that are organically incline .