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<blockquote data-quote="andrea" data-source="post: 278321" data-attributes="member: 4034"><p>Does anyone here feed peas? I got some pea pellets (hulls, broken peas, etc.) from a local seed company, intended for feeding to cattle, highly recommended, lots of people around here feed them, etc... But I don't know enough about them to feel comfortable. They are 11-18% protein. I know that's a big difference, but the tag says 11% and the guy who sold them to us said 18%. I read on the board here that they don't have enough calcium. The tag only gave me info on protein, fiber and fat.</p><p></p><p>I'm feeding timothy hay. As of this point that is it, and I'm slowly adding the pea pellets. This is a steer calf, unknown breed yearling, too small for his age. I'm wanting to feed him enough to keep him growing well but not the huge amounts you feed to finish. How much grain should I feed at this age? Is there a percentage of his bodyweight that I can use as a general rule?</p><p></p><p>I'll be adding another calf soon, but not sure what age, so I'll have to ask about that later.</p><p></p><p>Is there a good website or book with feeding info for beginners? I read the feed chapter of the book I have (Storeys' Guide to Raising Beef Cattle) and it was really not helpful at all. It did give me lots of info about how they digest food, but it also seemed to say that grain is a bad thing. </p><p></p><p>Can anyone offer me some advice?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="andrea, post: 278321, member: 4034"] Does anyone here feed peas? I got some pea pellets (hulls, broken peas, etc.) from a local seed company, intended for feeding to cattle, highly recommended, lots of people around here feed them, etc... But I don't know enough about them to feel comfortable. They are 11-18% protein. I know that's a big difference, but the tag says 11% and the guy who sold them to us said 18%. I read on the board here that they don't have enough calcium. The tag only gave me info on protein, fiber and fat. I'm feeding timothy hay. As of this point that is it, and I'm slowly adding the pea pellets. This is a steer calf, unknown breed yearling, too small for his age. I'm wanting to feed him enough to keep him growing well but not the huge amounts you feed to finish. How much grain should I feed at this age? Is there a percentage of his bodyweight that I can use as a general rule? I'll be adding another calf soon, but not sure what age, so I'll have to ask about that later. Is there a good website or book with feeding info for beginners? I read the feed chapter of the book I have (Storeys' Guide to Raising Beef Cattle) and it was really not helpful at all. It did give me lots of info about how they digest food, but it also seemed to say that grain is a bad thing. Can anyone offer me some advice? [/QUOTE]
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