Top 5 Mistakes in Feeding Newborn Piglets — And How Pigimilk Helps Avoid Them

Newborn piglets are delicate and need extra care in their first week of life. Even small feeding mistakes can slow growth, weaken immunity, and increase mortality.
Unfortunately, many farmers make the same errors without realizing it.
In this guide, we will cover 5 mistakes and how to avoid them with the help of Pigimilk — our premium piglet milk replacer trusted by farmers across Northeast and West Bengal.

1. Delaying the First Feed
Piglets are born with very little energy and depend on their first feed to survive. If they don’t get colostrum within the first 2 hours after birth, they face a higher risk of hypothermia, disease, and death.
Solution:
Always feed colostrum (premuinval) or Pigimilk immediately if sow’s milk is not available. Early feeding jumpstarts immunity and boosts energy.
2. Using Poor-Quality Milk Replacer
Problem: Cheap milk powders may lack essential nutrients, cause digestion problems, or even harm piglets’ health.
Solution: Choose a scientifically formulated milk replacer like Pigimilk — rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and balanced fats — for proper growth and strong immunity.
3. Feeding Too Much at Once
Problem: Overfeeding can lead to diarrhea and bloating.
Solution: Mix 170 g of Pigimilk per litre of warm water. Feed smaller quantities but more frequently. Keep feeding intervals regular for better digestion.
4. Poor Hygiene in Feeding Equipment
Problem: Dirty bottles, nipples, or bowls spread bacteria that cause diarrhea.
Solution:
• Clean all feeding bottles after use.
• Use hot water for cleaning.
• Store Pigimilk powder in a dry, airtight container.

Why Pigimilk Makes Feeding Easier
• ₹550 per kg – affordable for farmers yet premium in quality
• Designed to match natural sow’s milk
• Easy to prepare & digest
• Improves weight gain, reduces mortality, and boosts immunity
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