Creep feed ration. Opinion ?

[Richnm]

My local feed yard is selling the following ration $200 a ton.
Creep feed
Corn - 20%
DDG -30%
Corn gluten - 30%
Alfalfa pellets - 15%
Supplement - 5%

Any opinions? He thinks the protein content is around 18%. If I purchase can it be left out free choice ? Thanks

 

[TexasBred]

Rich what are they referring to as "supplement"??

 

[Richnm]

Let me ask

 

[Richnm]

"natural supplement contains vitamins and minerals. Not sure what else. It doesn't have rumensin or antibiotics"

 

[TexasBred]

"natural supplement contains vitamins and minerals. Not sure what else. It doesn't have rumensin or antibiotics"

Thought it might be cottonseed meal, soybean meal, canola etc. Would help to know.

 

[dieselbeef]

dang wish I could get that..citrus pellets here in fl cost me more than that

 

[Richnm]

If I leave it out free choice for the calves will it hurt them? They are on triticale pasture right now. I have a creep area for them. No creep feeder.

 

[Dsth]

most creep feeds are blended with the intention of having it available whenever they want to eat. trying to ration or feed on a schedule usually does not work out as well since older or dominant herd mates get a majority of the feed which defeats the purpose of feeding a creep feed.

 

[Lee VanRoss]

If that's delivered you will be OK if your stock is healthy. Market is always an issue of course