coyotefur
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They will be getting decent hay through the winter but i want to know how much gran (3way) to give them for a healthy calf in the spring.
Dustin
Greenup ky
Dustin
Greenup ky
dun":294vlg1d said:Unless the cow goes downhill on just hay. no grain is the correct amount.
coyotefur":c4eisdw1 said:dun":c4eisdw1 said:Unless the cow goes downhill on just hay. no grain is the correct amount.
You think just hay and minerals?
Will tubs keep flesh on replacements pretty well? I've never tried it personallyNesikep":49qeyd7g said:My cows eat a grass/alfalfa mix over winter and do just fine.. salt and minerals of course too.. Beef cows don't need grain
I did just buy a molasses tub for my replacement heifers though
Bigfoot":2nylxop5 said:Coyote,
Where you live is probably fescue hay. Nothing wrong with it, it's what I feed. The department of ag will come to your house, and take samples for with $5 or $10. Not more than that. Then you'll know for sure what your feeding. Fescue hay cut at the wrong stage, can test as low as wheat straw. I've seen it. I've seen cows starve to death, with a belly full of it. If yours test good, then your gold. If not, I'd supplement. Imho, a poor quality hay, and a supplement are cheaper than high quality hay.
I also believe one of our long wet winters, calls for a little supplement come February. That's regardless of the quality hay you feed. One of our cold muddy winters can take a toll on a cow. Better to spend $25 on a good supplement, than wreck cows on breeding back. Just throwing that out there. It's so diverse on climate etc with people that post here, what might work one place, may not work on a Ky hillside.
Not trying to be a smart a## but can you explain this comment?Bigfoot":1m9uxzsc said:A tub is the most expensive supplement you will ever buy.
kilroy60":3c7q139y said:Not trying to be a smart a## but can you explain this comment?Bigfoot":3c7q139y said:A tub is the most expensive supplement you will ever buy.
Comes out to around $0.20 per pound.TexasBred":28rxwzz6 said:Just go to the feed store and look at the price board. A quick bit of math will answer your question very quickly.