Pigs for purchase in Bali most likely have been fed with scraps and other kitchen waste to reduce the bill in the Pig factories. Foods that contain meat products or that have had contact with meat products may contain viruses, which can cause severe disease in pigs and affect other’s livestock (see recent African swine flu disaster). For this reason, we feed our pigs only homegrown, organic food or from sources we know. As a result, our pigs practically never get sick.
A huge part of the unique taste of our pigs has to do with the food they get. Hence we are committed that we only feed our pigs with the best nutrition sources to preserve pigs with exceptional flavour and quality, for a breed that is close to extinction. This heritage breed is fed 3 times a day with a mix of following vegetarian sources:
Papaya (home grown, from our 450 trees) —> rich in Vitamin C and enzymes good for stomach
Japanese Pumpkin (home grown) —> anti-oxidant beta-carotene, Vitamin A and fiber + double function as natural shading on the free range field
Grated coconut fiber —> providing protein, phosphorus for proper bone growth
Corn (home grown/organic) & Wheat —> processed into flour, as good carbohydrate source
Barley (from beer production) —> carbohydrate & amazing protein source
Whey (from cheese produciton) —> amazing protein and probiotics for muscle development
Others —> seasonal fruits & vegetables from nearby farms & markets (cleaned from chemical residue)
Azolla (home grown) —> crude protein content of 17-28%, amino acids, vitamins and trace minerals + double function for neutralising our grey water
Black Soldier Fly Larvae (home grown) —> contain about 35-50% protein and 20-25% fat and are a good source of calcium and phosphorus + double function as disposal of our pig manure
Fishmeal (from selected suppliers in Bali) — > especially focusing on the mothers that milk feed the sucklings
Duck eggs —> additional protein for the hogs and pregnant pigs
Our pigs enjoy an organic diet, designed by an animal nutritionist to ensure we can raise them to perfection.
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You can only find our HERITAGE PIGS at Grand Lucky & a handful of high end Hotels and Restaurants in Bali
NO OTHER BUTCHER carries our organic free range Heritage Pigs