Salt Licks?
Quoting Kermie831,
Some folks wonder if giving their pigs such treats worsened health issues (heat issues, bladder stones) later in the animals life and wish they had never given their animals these items. However, I do not think there is proof that the salt or mineral licks were the direct cause; just that maybe these health issues may not have had onset so soon or so severly.
After doing more searches on "mineral wheels", the general consensus is that pigs already get what they need from their pellets.Mineral wheels are like multivitamins. Vitamin A and D, and others in excess can cause kidney or liver issues/failure, In many animals (humans included!).
Some folks wonder if giving their pigs such treats worsened health issues (heat issues, bladder stones) later in the animals life and wish they had never given their animals these items. However, I do not think there is proof that the salt or mineral licks were the direct cause; just that maybe these health issues may not have had onset so soon or so severly.
Last edited by JoePig on Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:27 pm, edited 1 time in total.
I also just did a very quick search and found the consensus to be that salt licks are unnecessary and even thought to contribute to kidney and liver problems.
I don't see the point if they're getting a varied diet of greens in addition to hay.
There is a lot of misinformation out there.
I don't see the point if they're getting a varied diet of greens in addition to hay.
There is a lot of misinformation out there.
Last edited by meggielou on Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:38 pm, edited 1 time in total.