BK9954
Well-known member
Reading cotton seed is around 24% protien. Going for .19 a pound from the gin which is $380 a ton. How is this cost effective? Was it cheaper years before? At this price its cheaper to buy cubes.
Cotton Seed?
- Thread starter BK9954
- Start date
Help Support CattleToday:
callmefence
Keyboard cowboy
Waterloo gin in Taylor is 230.00 per ton
They are currently out but still have a lot of cotton to gin. As soon as it dries out it will be available again.
Almost half the price of good cubes.
Twice the quality of feed.
They are currently out but still have a lot of cotton to gin. As soon as it dries out it will be available again.
Almost half the price of good cubes.
Twice the quality of feed.
OP
OP
BK9954
Well-known member
With the price here is not cost-effective I'm getting 20% breeders Cubes at 7.25 a bag which comes to 14.5 cents a pound.
TexasBred
Well-known member
BK whole cottonseed also contain about 23-24% crude fat putting the energy level through the roof. It also contains considerable fiber from the hull. Given the choice between the two I will always choose WCS even if they cost more.BK9954":1ondhsih said:
OP
OP
BK9954
Well-known member
So,mixing cotton seed, a little cracked corn and molassas would be better then breeders cubes?TexasBred":lnwhzpvi said:
OP
OP
BK9954
Well-known member
I know some of my buddies around town do this. Especially the guys running registered stock.
callmefence
Keyboard cowboy
Just the cottonseed. You don't need to mix anything.
We've feed cubes or cake my whole life.
I can see the difference in wcs and the cattle eat less hay, instead of more.
If it's not muddy you can feed right in the pasture no troughs
We've feed cubes or cake my whole life.
I can see the difference in wcs and the cattle eat less hay, instead of more.
If it's not muddy you can feed right in the pasture no troughs
OP
OP
BK9954
Well-known member
My brother couldn't get his charolais cows eat cotton seed without mixing creep feed with it.
callmefence
Keyboard cowboy
BK9954":25g9yymt said:
If they never had it. You might mix some cubes in. But it won't take em long to figure it out.
TexasBred
Well-known member
BK9954":zuojq4sv said:
As "Fence" said, adding cubes or any kind of feed for a little while helps. Doesn't take much and you don't have to do it long. Just something to help them make the adjustment.
OP
OP
BK9954
Well-known member
Why not????dun":1p5lvzhn said:
Caustic Burno
Well-known member
TB is right I am going CSM versus WCS.TexasBred":1gidhlp3 said:
My favorite supplement for bad hay is
2-1-1 or 2-1 have it blended 14 to 27% protein depending on conditions
True Grit Farms
Well-known member
I add corn to the wcs and the cows love it. I mix 1000 lbs corn, 1000 lbs wcs, 50 lbs of mineral, and 25 lbs of sodium bicarbonate per ton. Makes great feed and will put a shine on your cattle.
Caustic Burno
Well-known member
You knew you were not going to get away with the one word.dun":2r50pbuy said:
Now you have them looking like a cow staring at new gate go ahead and give the fertility reason. Don't forget heart issues in heifers
http://dairy.ifas.ufl.edu/dpc/1998/Risco.pdf
Workinonit Farm
Well-known member
City Guy":2eh7flxz said:
It is a chemical/enzyme in the cottonseed, associated with causing fertility issues in bulls, as well as other possible issues in cattle.
OP
OP
BK9954
Well-known member
Just read about it, not too good. I run a bull all year long. I dont have a set calving season right now.dun":28r86h9u said:
5S Cattle
Well-known member
At what age do you recommend feeding it?Caustic Burno":qzrmnln3 said:
