feedin kits

[smalltimer]

hi all just wonderin how much people feed ther kits as mine seem to eat a lot they are nz x flem giant and are 8 weeks old i try to give them grass and other greens as well as pellets am wondering if i should process early at a small size
cheers mat

 

[terri9630]

While they are growing I try to keep the feeders full. I don't limit them.

 

[smalltimer]

yes i tend to agree but boy can they eat

 

[terri9630]

Eat and poop but they grow like weeds.

 

[smalltimer]

yes how true will keep feeding them like horses

 

[hoodat]

You can butcher and eat them at any size but it's been found most economical to butcher at around 4.5 to 5 pounds on NZ and a bit heavier on Flemish giants. That's about the point where the food to meat ratio slows down. Many will probably disagree with me on those sizes but that's the way I do it.