are old sows good to eat?
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Old sows can have excellent meat. The flavoring has developed fully and they have fantastic marbling. Note that this is with our pigs who get almost all of their diet from pasture plus whey. It might be different on a grain fed diet which is high in calories.
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Leafy greens like romaine lettuce, kale, cilantro or parsley should comprise the bulk of your pig's fresh produce. Vegetables like red or green pepper, broccoli and tomatoes have high levels of vitamin C in them and are great daily options. Add carrots, zucchini and sweet potato once or twice a week.
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Red Wattle hogs are known for hardiness, foraging activity, and rapid growth rate. They produce a well marbled flavorful meat that has been described as similar to beef. The sows are excellent mothers, farrow from 7 to12 piglets, and provide good quantities of milk for their large litters.
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Pork Rolls. While the idea of eating these pigs hide might seem a little on the gross side for us, dogs absolutely love them and they are naturally healthy as they are high in protein and low in fat.
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Similar to human diets, avoid feeding your guinea pig foods with too much sugar, carbohydrates and fats. This means no toasted oat cereals that are often used as treats for gerbils or hamsters. Do not feed her beans, breads, cookies, crackers, oats, potatoes or other human foods.
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Hampshire hogs are noted for being well-muscled and rapid growers, and for exhibiting good carcass quality when used as meat animals. When used as breeding stock, the sows of this breed have been praised for their capacity as mothers, having "extra longevity in the sow".
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Fresh greens are a great source of vitamin C which is important for your pigs. Try to give your guinea pigs a different mix of fresh veg each day.
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Yes, Berkshire pigs are great for meat-eating. Their meat is incredibly delicious, thanks to its flavor palette and juiciness.
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['Your plate should look like a rainbow. Eating a variety of brightly colored foods is a great way for seniors to get the nutrients they need.', 'Eat balanced meals. Ideally, a healthy meal should include lean protein, fruits and veggies, whole grains, and low-fat dairy.', 'Read labels.']
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So they are very good for free range duck farming system, and they enjoy eating snails, slugs and most other insects. The breed is suitable for both meat and eggs production. The meat of the Cayuga duck is reputed to be of excellent taste and fine quality.
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ANSWER: This happens often. We've all come across onions that have hung around a bit too long. And that green sprout is one indication that the onion is old. ... As for the green sprout itself, you can eat it, though it may not taste all that great.
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Oranges. Many guinea pigs love to eat oranges – some appear to prefer oranges over just about any other fruit. Oranges are full of Vitamin C and they serve as a great source of water and fiber too. However, oranges are very acidic and they also contain quite a bit of sugar, so you must offer them sparingly.
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As a rule of thumb, you feed 1lb (450g) of food each day for each month of age, up to a maximum of 6lbs (2.75kg) per day. Do not feed more than this - you will waste money and end up with over-fat pigs. Only lactating sows need more food than this.
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Most food items are safe to eat even past the expiry date. They might not taste as good or taste right though. For rice crackers, they could just be terrible if they have gone stale.
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An older dog needs more protein in her diet than a younger dog. That's because (like humans), seniors need to replace wasting muscle mass as they age. A dog food rich in meat-based protein will not strain a healthy, older dog's kidneys.
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As delicious as it is, cheese has a bit of a reputation for being bad for you but now new research has given us the news we've been waiting for. Aged cheeses like cheddar, brie and parmesan could help boost life expectancy and prevent liver cancer.
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['Aged cheeses.', 'Yogurt.', 'Cured meats and certain other meat products.', 'Fermented sausages such as pepperoni, salami, and bologna.', 'Beef or chicken liver.', 'Anchovies.', 'Caviar.', 'Herring.']