u4411clb
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Is anyone thinking of creep feeding this year? Does anyone think the cog supports it with today's prices?
I wasn't clear but I was referring to only creep feeding the calves. Was curious if I could put on pounds for less than the $2.00 a pound I hope to get in the fall. But yes the creep feeder would be available 24x7 with salt as limiter.I do not creep feed as (in my opinion) refers to having feed available at all time. I do have a space designated for the calves to enter and give them about 2 lbs/day of cracked corn. rate depends on pasture conditions and other factors. seems to work well for me. calved seem heavier than most calves at sale time. less stress at weaning since they are use to eating from grain trough.
Rye grass still looks good but fescue still could go either way still in North Alabama.Feed is cheaper, but if grass is good im not sure its worth the cost. If grass isnt good this might be the year it is profitable.
I know a guy on an adjoining farm that had a bear get in his creep feeder last year. In 1 night pulled 500 lb of feed out onto the ground.We cannot…bears. It is just not feasible where we live…can't afford to attract the attention of unwanted visitors.