Looking for a feed formula for cows, sheep, goats, llamas, horses!

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  1. Mar 19, 2004 #1
    willow_girl

    willow_girl Very Dairy

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    About a month ago, I posted looking for grain storage solutions for a small farm ...

    This morning I bought my solution ... a gravity wagon. :)

    Our mill does custom mixing ... I'm looking for "recipes" for a feed mixture that would be good for a dairy cow, horses (easy keepers), llamas, goats AND sheep!

    (I remember someone saying they also had all of the above animals ... and a good feed recipe ... but I can't find my original post and can't remember their name!)
     
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  3. Mar 20, 2004 #2
    Ken Scharabok

    Ken Scharabok In Remembrance

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    I suspect you are going to find all of these have different nutritional needs, such as protein levels. They are likely to vary also by time of year and if the animal is pregnant and/or lactating. You are likely to save on feed if bought in bulk, but here one size does not fit all.

    Ken S. in WC TN
     
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  5. Mar 20, 2004 #3
    Ross

    Ross Moderator Staff Member Supporter

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    If you load it with a cracked corn, rolled barley, and soy mix that dropped out a 14-16% ration you could boost the protein for lactating animals with a pellet or more meal. Not sure about the horse or llama though, but it would suit the other ruminanats as a base feed. Sheep benefit from coarse ground feed, and don't handle fine stuff as well as some. You'll have to free choice the mineral seperately.
     
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  6. Mar 20, 2004 #4
    Jackpine Savage

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    If you're grinding or rolling the feed doesn't keep as well either. This is especially true in the heat and humidity of summer. When buying ground feed I try not to have it around longer than two weeks.
     
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