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Old 03/07/14, 05:59 PM
 
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Is this a mineral or a grain supplement? My mineral doesn't really list protein levels...and is much higher in copper and selenium.

As a grain, the copper and selenium are really high.

Would you feed this free choice like a mineral or would you feed this as a pellet on the milk stand?

Personally I don't like it because it is a weird combination. Maybe someone else has used it to good effect?

BTW, I just was reading tags (love to read tags) of a Mare Maintenance feed at 12% protein with lovely levels of copper, selenium, and zinc and it included vitamins AND three types of organic lactobacillus. $14.99/bag. Not too bad for the quality. It is a Nutrena product.
Hmmm...I will keep that product in mind if I ever have another pregnant or lactating goat again. Right now I don't think I want to go through another kidding anytime soon
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Old 03/07/14, 09:12 PM
 
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Is this a mineral or a grain supplement? My mineral doesn't really list protein levels...and is much higher in copper and selenium.

As a grain, the copper and selenium are really high.

Would you feed this free choice like a mineral or would you feed this as a pellet on the milk stand?

Personally I don't like it because it is a weird combination. Maybe someone else has used it to good effect?

BTW, I just was reading tags (love to read tags) of a Mare Maintenance feed at 12% protein with lovely levels of copper, selenium, and zinc and it included vitamins AND three types of organic lactobacillus. $14.99/bag. Not too bad for the quality. It is a Nutrena product.
It looks like something you would put into a feed mix at a certain rate. I had some pellets like it (not same brand or anything, just similar concept) that I was feeding my does when some sheep lived with them at one point.
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Old 03/07/14, 11:12 PM
 
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I have a connection for Spanish kids at a nearby university so my whole feeding program will likely change entirely. Just when you think you are on track the proverbial crap hits the fan....oh well.
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