Have you ever wondered what pigs eat? If you didn’t grow up on a farm, you might be sure exactly which foods these animals eat. You may have heard that pigs will pretty much eat anything put in front of them. But is that really the truth?
Foods That Pigs Eat
Pigs are omnivores. So they can eat all kinds of things. So there is some truth to the saying that pigs eat anything. Omnivores can eat meat, vegetables, and fruit. Even though pigs can eat anything, they still need to be given a healthy diet.
Farmers commonly feed pigs corn or soybean meal as a staple of the pig diet. They also add in dried why which gives the meal its protein and sugar. Farmers also make sure to add minerals vitamins, and salts to the pigs’ diet so they can grow big and healthy.
If you have a pig for a pet though, and you’re wondering what to feed it, you probably won’t feed it the same way farmers do. You will likely want to feed the pig more raw vegetables. They also have pig feed, which is commonly used for pigs kept as pets.
How Much Do Pigs Eat a Day?
Pigs typically eat anywhere from 1lb to 8lbs of feed for the day. This depends on the kind of food they are eating, and how large the pig is.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig
https://iamcountryside.com/pigs/pig-feeding-guide/
