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hello, i am on a mission to find my first pair of hogs, but am wanting a little more info first. i have been into pits and kings for over a decade but want something fresh and hogs seem so inviting :0)

what are the average weights for hogs as they mature? EX..males & females at hatchling, several months, 1 year, and full adult?

i would appreciate some input here. i have been searching for prferably a red albino and a red het albino. the ones i've found so far are either way too steep or the ones in my range seem way too light. i mean at 4 months, shouldn't they weigh more than 10 and 12 grams? maybe i'm mistaken. that is why i'm asking you people who have much more knowledge than i do on the hoggies :0) thanks...

jonathan

"what are the average weights for hogs as they mature? EX..males & females at hatchling, several months, 1 year, and full adult?"

here some averages I have:
male and female
birth 5-15g
4 months slow feeder 10-20g / yr 20-40g adult 65-95g
good feeder 20-60g /yr 60-100g males 150-300grams females
adult size on males 60-120g
Females most of my adults are 2-6 years old and weigh 350-550g and growing at a rate of about 75-150g a year even with two clutches a season. I have yet to reach burnout on a female I have raised myself.

"i mean at 4 months, shouldn't they weigh more than 10 and 12 grams?"

generally yes..but sometimes they can get off to a slow start and can start pounding pinks after a few months of work. I say at 4 months current feeding response is most critical. 2-3x per week a small thawed pinky etc..that would be a good feeder.
Hope this helps,
Best Regards,
Justin
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Justin Mitcham
ExtremeHogs.com

thanks justin! that is just the kind of info i was looking for

jonathan