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Got a question for you regarding protein. Finally set up my two 1000lb feeders in Santa Anna, what should I fill them with?? I went ahead and put 4 or 5 sacks of 16% I found at the feedstore in SA mixed with 6 or 7 sacks of corn, in an attempt to get them acclimated to the feed. What do you use in your feeders and where can I find it cheapest?Last edited by bigmike585; 04-02-2014, 09:25 AM.
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I just read through some of the thread, looks like your on red chain 17%. I'll have to check and see if there is any on my route to SA.
Noticed your degree was wildlife, so I'd like to hear your thoughts on this. I've been told that any pellet over 16% protein doesn't make a difference, or just gets pooped out, or not utilized by the deer. Some others have said the max is more like 20%, but I also noticed the price was the same whether the protein was 16 or 22 percent. Any advantages to feeding the higher % stuff, or could it even be bad for their health to be getting that much protein pumped into them? Or will they not consume as much?
Anyhow, my goal in feeding isn't antler growth, it's just to keep and hold them around my property. Obviously I'd like to go the cheapest route, but I'd like them to have at least some nutrition, otherwise, I'd just fill em with corn. I read on another thread that if you were to feed them a lower protein livestock pellet, they'll just go through that much more, to get what they need out of it, offsetting any money savings.
I'd like to hear your thoughts.
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Originally posted by bigmike585 View PostI just read through some of the thread, looks like your on red chain 17%. I'll have to check and see if there is any on my route to SA.
Noticed your degree was wildlife, so I'd like to hear your thoughts on this. I've been told that any pellet over 16% protein doesn't make a difference, or just gets pooped out, or not utilized by the deer. Some others have said the max is more like 20%, but I also noticed the price was the same whether the protein was 16 or 22 percent. Any advantages to feeding the higher % stuff, or could it even be bad for their health to be getting that much protein pumped into them? Or will they not consume as much?
Anyhow, my goal in feeding isn't antler growth, it's just to keep and hold them around my property. Obviously I'd like to go the cheapest route, but I'd like them to have at least some nutrition, otherwise, I'd just fill em with corn. I read on another thread that if you were to feed them a lower protein livestock pellet, they'll just go through that much more, to get what they need out of it, offsetting any money savings.
I'd like to hear your thoughts.
Yes sir, I am currently using 17% red chain at about $9.50/50#.
A 16% protein is all you need. In fact the nutritionist at Red Chain told me he does not understand why some feed solely 20%, and said he actually is somewhat concerned about a 20% as their sole feed source.
I would stick to a protein pellet formulated specifically for cervids.
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