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<blockquote data-quote="ClinchValley86" data-source="post: 1775393" data-attributes="member: 38595"><p>[USER=39246]@Montanaidiot[/USER] --- I began using Jeanne's corn only recipe 3 or 4 years ago and LOVE it. She knows her stuff.</p><p></p><p>I do things a little differently than her in that I raise on grass til 800 or 900 lbs, then to corn they go. You must have good grass management to keep them in good condition the whole time they're growing. I aim for a carcass no less than 700 pounds, preferably 800.</p><p></p><p>Start at .5 or 1.0% bodyweight and work up from there slowly til they're leaving corn behind. I feed half the ration in morning and the other half in evening, it keeps their gut better in check. Always have free choice hay and mineral out for them. They'll take care of themselves.</p><p></p><p>FEED SOURCE: You really need to get away from box stores. They'll take all of your moneys. I buy my corn directly from a producer. Last I bought was $360 per ton. It was $16 per 50# at the local CO-OP at that time. I've found bulk corn on FB marketplace even. I fill a trailer with barrels and buy a couple ton per visit as it's an hour drive each way. A grain bin is in my future. Some outfits are set up to deliver if you buy enough.</p><p></p><p>There is a hell of a demand for farm fresh beef right now. It's a great time to be tapping into that market. Best of luck to you in your endeavor.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ClinchValley86, post: 1775393, member: 38595"] [USER=39246]@Montanaidiot[/USER] --- I began using Jeanne's corn only recipe 3 or 4 years ago and LOVE it. She knows her stuff. I do things a little differently than her in that I raise on grass til 800 or 900 lbs, then to corn they go. You must have good grass management to keep them in good condition the whole time they're growing. I aim for a carcass no less than 700 pounds, preferably 800. Start at .5 or 1.0% bodyweight and work up from there slowly til they're leaving corn behind. I feed half the ration in morning and the other half in evening, it keeps their gut better in check. Always have free choice hay and mineral out for them. They'll take care of themselves. FEED SOURCE: You really need to get away from box stores. They'll take all of your moneys. I buy my corn directly from a producer. Last I bought was $360 per ton. It was $16 per 50# at the local CO-OP at that time. I've found bulk corn on FB marketplace even. I fill a trailer with barrels and buy a couple ton per visit as it's an hour drive each way. A grain bin is in my future. Some outfits are set up to deliver if you buy enough. There is a hell of a demand for farm fresh beef right now. It's a great time to be tapping into that market. Best of luck to you in your endeavor. [/QUOTE]
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