[Gazjackson]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

yes perfectly legal

[little blue]

woo-hoo - free food!

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

[robert waddell]

ration it out

[little blue]

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

cheers

[robert waddell]

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

[little blue]

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]

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

[ballingall]

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

Beth

[little blue]

thanks folks 

[sausagesandcash]

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