Feed Question

[Bestoutwest]

I have some hay that is only moldy on the outside and I'm wonder what to do with it. I'm thinking I can just remove that stuff and feed all the good stuff. I only ask b/c I know that horses can't have moldy hay, but I see people feed cows a little less high quality hay around here.

Also, I'm wondering about salt licks. Do I need one, should I wait until the winter? I see them out during different times of the year, but I don't know anything about them.

Thanks

 

[TexasBred]

Everyone should keep salt out. It's the only source of sodium for your animals. As for the hay, even the best looking hay is full of mold spores. If you prefer, throw away the old moldy part and feed the non damaged interior.

 

[Bestoutwest]

I've seen some different ones at the feed stores, is one better than the other?

Thanks for the help.

 

[TexasBred]

I've seen some different ones at the feed stores, is one better than the other?

Thanks for the help.

I use loose salt, usually just labeled as "Morton's Salt".

 

[jerry27150]

just set the hay out & cattle will pick out what's good

 

[bird dog]

Roll it out. They will eat what is good and sleep on the rest.

 

[Bestoutwest]

Thanks guys for all the help. I went with a trace mineral salt lick. The cows went crazy for it the first day. Apparently they were needing some salt.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

Thanks guys for all the help. I went with a trace mineral salt lick. The cows went crazy for it the first day. Apparently they were needing some salt.

Put out loose salt like TB advised and you'll really make some friends! :cboy:

 

[Bestoutwest]

Oh I already have friends. I've been associated as food so I get mooed at all the time. I've been associated, my wife has been and even our vehicles. They're getting fat so I know they're not starving, so now I have to cut them back. :lol:

 

[msscamp]

Considering the time of year and the oncoming winter months, unless they are butterball fat, I would be careful of how much I cut them back. The cold and snow will do a good enough job of taking care of any excess weight.