hog feed assessment

[matt71915]

Ive switched back to the lab block alone and it takes them a lot longer to get through the same amount of food. I was filling those hoppers twice a week, Just to copare i would fill that hopper up then dump it onto the top. I now fill it once every 5-6 days. The asfs don't dust as much food because they have to work to get a chunk small enough to get down into the tub. They do shred the crap out of the bedding now though.

I'm going to stick with lab blocks now, the 3 extra bucks per 50# bag is totally worth it

[suzuki4life]

saves me $5 bag....

I guess it all depends how many bags you feed per month, I am guessing I breed more than most do.

[lamina1982]

Using Doggie bag and Hog feed cut my cost by 1/3 compared to Mazuri-to give you an idea of my breeding-I put just over 200 rats in the freezer last week

[matt71915]

i use kent 19% rodent diet
16$ a bag, im sure if i was to calculate it out it would show im saving money going with the more expensive food.
Sounds like you guys breed more than i do though, ive got 3 groups of 1.5, just enough for myself and a couple customers

[suzuki4life]

Using Doggie bag and Hog feed cut my cost by 1/3 compared to Mazuri-to give you an idea of my breeding-I put just over 200 rats in the freezer last week

My average customer takes 100-150 per week...I have many customers and still a surplus. Currently 24 racks in the out building, six inside the house

and that doesn't include the pygmy mice, spiny mice, asf, or gerbils.

[lamina1982]

Wow thats a lot, I actually had to cut my breeding as trouble finding buyers in my area for some reason-and I sell way cheaper than stores and online. Any tips for better building up clientel?Thanks

[suzuki4life]

I sell $1-2-3 rats...nothing is more than $3. I focus on weans and smalls.

I deliver to most places locally which they like since i am hands on and stand by what I sell...

I have a good variety and supply.

I will on occasion trade in lieu of payment (times are tough for everyone right now)

pretty much it.

Get in the door with price and wow them with being a good person who cares about what you do.

and personal note....I don't work on IOU's..

If they want product, I get payment in some way by the time I leave.

If you want to ruin a friendship or a relationship, have an IOU hanging between you.

[lamina1982]

Thanks for the info