range cubes

[austinmike]

do deer eat range cubes

[bowhuntertex]

They sure do. I used to feed them all the time instead of protien.......

[austinmike]

would it do any good like protien

[bowhuntertex]

they will. You just need to read the labels and find one that is close in content. I use to buy mine from Tractor Supply. Try and find one with about 15-16% protien. The few years I could afford to feed it I saw an improvement in horn quality those few years.

[dc1986]

not to hijack,but what exactly is a range cube?

[bowhuntertex]

Range cubes are used to feed goats, sheep, and cattle to supplement during droughts and winter when there is little to no browse/grass for them to eat......

[doghouse]

not to hijack,but what exactly is a range cube?

Range cubes are what ranchers feed their cattle, goats or sheep, during the winter for additional protein. They range from 20 to 38 percent protein. Deer need a 1/2 inch pellet or less if you can find them.

[RutnBuk]

I will be adding molasses and peanut butter on top of them to see if it makes the deer a little more interested in them. I will be using the smaller size range cubes. I will be starting putting it all out this weekend and I will update how it goes. If anyone has tried anything like this, how did it go? What did you add?

[quackerback]

you might try and find a creep feed that is a bigger pellet. it is smaller than a range cube, but not small like rabbit food.

[shark79]

Some feed stores will carry 3/8" cubes.

[U.S.ArmyRetired]

Can you pour range cubes and protein on the ground if you don't have a feeder. Will the deer eat it if it gets wet?

[quackerback]

Can you pour range cubes and protein on the ground if you don't have a feeder. Will the deer eat it if it gets wet?

probably will not eat it if it gets wet.

[jaspermac]

mix it with corn to get them started on it.

[rtread]

Mule deer like it.....even the young uns eat it.

[neskora]

you might try and find a creep feed that is a bigger pellet. it is smaller than a range cube, but not small like rabbit food.

i'd try creep feed cuz it seems more deer-sized