lick tubs

[eatbeef]

What are your opinions on lick tubs and when do you use them.....after weaning, before calving.... calf at side...... :?:

 

[DD RANCH]

Never use them they are an added exspence that does'nt pencil out.If you have good feed stuffs and a mineral program don't worry about them.I tried then once during calveing put 2 250# barrels out on sat morning by wend. morning they were empty that was with 60 cows.At $60 each that figured out to 50c a day.I spend that money on Alfalfa even at 120 a ton on 60 head they would get 5#s a day for 7 days that is a better deal.

The thing with feed suppliers is they will promote what has the largest profit margin not careing about your profits just their's.

 

[aztumbleweed]

We use the tubs 1000 pounders to get cows to eat dry feed and have been real happy with them. They have a purpose probably more cost effective for bigger operators.

 

[Mahoney Pursley Ranch]

We use the tubs 1000 pounders to get cows to eat dry feed and have been real happy with them. They have a purpose probably more cost effective for bigger operators.

I agree. After the tubs have been out awhile they will slow the intake down. Went through the first 2 fast but now they last about 2 months. Helps to make them eat what there is to eat left in the pasture. Have not had to put out any hay yet. :cboy:

 

[eatbeef]

We use them... a couple weeks before calving and right after weaning....seems to shine em up after weaning and gives them a little extra for calving and get them ready to breed. Maybe coincidence but1 cow out of 110 open this fall. Had 3 open last year. We buy 40 dollar tubs or go for the liquid