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When can I start rationing?

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Cicada
Benny's chasing up to 13 weeks. I gave him his first bit of raw meat today! AND IT'S A MIRACLE! He hasn't left it alone, and he's enjoying gnawing the bone peacefully as we speak. Unfortunately, he's being greedy and growly about it, so I'll have to work on that as well.

He's such a pig, so I tend to fill his bowl and let him eat as much as he feels. When should I start rationing him, and how much?

He's at 22 pounds. Is that a good weight? The vet said it was excellent, but I figured I'd ask the breed experts too.
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Cicada
His dad was quite lean and long, so I'm seeing a bit of rib on him as well. It's hard to tell what could be considered skinny for him. Any advice?
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That's a good reference!

He seems right on target!

How much should I be feeding him, then? 3 cups?
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Yes, I know when he's about to have a growth spurt when he gets a little thinner! Then he fills in, and the process repeats itself. :p

Good to see we have a weight-buddy!
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