Author Topic: Feeding pigs beer??????????? (Read 14651 times)

Gazjackson · « **on:** January 10, 2011, 07:58:49 am »

Well guys wat do u think
I saw gordan Ramsay do it a couple of years ago
but can't remember the results.
Any one heard of this?
Does it flavour the meat?
I brew my own so have endless supply of the stuff.

Hilarysmum · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2011, 09:06:56 am »

NOt sure if it was Gordon Ramsey but one celebrity chef did do an experiment feeding beer to his pigs a few years ago. The consenscus was taste was good, but the meat was tougher. I have no idea why this should be.

Mr Pig · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2011, 09:22:46 am »

Up to the 1980s at least two breweries (Adnams & Shepherd Neame I think) kept pigs on site as an economic way of disposing of the waste materials. As a supplement to normal balanced feeds, there's no reason why it can't be used assuming all legalities are considered.

robert waddell · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2011, 09:45:33 am »

is this liquid beer or brewers mash (the spent barley/wheat or maize) which is fed to cattle anyway the hops they do not like
i have heard of feeding molasses to lambs to sweeten the flavour

little blue · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2011, 06:17:37 pm »

our local town brewery gives away the spent mash , which I use as a garden mulch .... can I feed this to the porkers then??
was not sure if it is legal ...

robert waddell · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2011, 06:27:42 pm »

yes perfectly legal

little blue · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2011, 07:22:50 pm »

woo-hoo - free food!

is there a danger of over-feeding, or getting them drunk?!

robert waddell · « **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2011, 07:27:22 pm »

ration it out

little blue · « **Reply #8 on:** January 10, 2011, 07:30:45 pm »

I will ....
I was asking more for a measurement guide!

cheers

robert waddell · « **Reply #9 on:** January 10, 2011, 07:36:05 pm »

how many pigs do you have
how much draff will you get at one time
it is non alcoholic

little blue · « **Reply #10 on:** January 10, 2011, 08:36:55 pm »

3 adults, 5 weaners (two awaiting collection!) kune kunes. the weaners are raiised for meat, the others are the breeders.

the bags are ooh... about 20 kg I reckon.
it varies how many are available.. but I can have a word & probably get it quite regularly...

robert waddell · « **Reply #11 on:** January 10, 2011, 09:07:53 pm »

dont just rely on draff still feed concentrates you will still save money

ballingall · « **Reply #12 on:** January 10, 2011, 09:39:58 pm »

Used to get Draff for the goats- lovely stuff. Don't know of anyplace round here where to get it now.

Beth

little blue · « **Reply #13 on:** January 11, 2011, 07:07:12 pm »

thanks folks

sausagesandcash · « **Reply #14 on:** January 15, 2011, 12:49:11 pm »

If you want healthy pigs, you need a balanced ration. You're going to have to check protein content etc. and add as necessary.

Regards,

Morgan

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