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<blockquote data-quote="msscamp" data-source="post: 307701" data-attributes="member: 539"><p>This is going to sound like a smartass answer (and I apologize for that), but I'm very serious - the best initial grain mix is one that they will eat. Most calves learn to eat solid food by either mimicking their mothers, or by having grain forcibly placed in their mouths if they are bucket calves. It is far easier, and more natural for them to eat what is familiar. Yes, molasses can help to get them to eat something different - but I've seen it fail as often as it works. Your best bet would be to feed them what you fed their mothers, and introduce new grain slowly. In the event you don't feed grain to your cows, you might think about using a receiver ration that is formulated to entice weaned calves to eat until they transition to the grain. We use AS70 by Hubbard Feeds, but I'm sure there are others out there as well. As far as what grain is better, that is going to depend on your area, conditions, breed and ease of conversion of feed, overall ration, availability of grain, cost of that grain as compared to others, individual operation, and your intended use for these calves. I hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msscamp, post: 307701, member: 539"] This is going to sound like a smartass answer (and I apologize for that), but I'm very serious - the best initial grain mix is one that they will eat. Most calves learn to eat solid food by either mimicking their mothers, or by having grain forcibly placed in their mouths if they are bucket calves. It is far easier, and more natural for them to eat what is familiar. Yes, molasses can help to get them to eat something different - but I've seen it fail as often as it works. Your best bet would be to feed them what you fed their mothers, and introduce new grain slowly. In the event you don't feed grain to your cows, you might think about using a receiver ration that is formulated to entice weaned calves to eat until they transition to the grain. We use AS70 by Hubbard Feeds, but I'm sure there are others out there as well. As far as what grain is better, that is going to depend on your area, conditions, breed and ease of conversion of feed, overall ration, availability of grain, cost of that grain as compared to others, individual operation, and your intended use for these calves. I hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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