That is kinda what I was thinking. Are you using soybean meal to get the protein up to 18%?
antler enhancer minerals
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In my opinion the optimum protein level for antler growth would be around 18% while the antlers are growing. In most enclosures there is a combined protein intake of both pasture and supplemented grain. The combined protein level may be drop bellow 10% during drought. A buck will not grow its best set of horns with combined protein intake below 13%. During drought periods I believe that it is best to feed a higher protein than 18%. Also during prolonged drought the amount of protein in pasture forage and browse plummets while fiber/mineral levels increase. Studies at research facilities have indicated that lower protein higher fiber diets can increase antler spreads but have shown a substantial decline in mass. Increasing feed fat during antler growth is also important. The best feed program is one that evolves with the nutritional stress of the season and environment.
Thank you Bell. What do you think of black oiled sunflower seeds to bring up fat and fiber?
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Thank you Bell. What do you think of black oiled sunflower seeds to bring up fat and fiber?
We always use Sunflower seeds. Also you can bump protein levels up 30% plus by using a 22% Soy pellet and adding distillers to the mix.
Thank you Bell. What do you think of black oiled sunflower seeds to bring up fat and fiber?
We always use Sunflower seeds. Also you can bump protein levels up 30% plus by using a 22% Soy pellet and adding distillers to the mix.
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Bedford, PA
The ONLY thing that I've ever seen put 100" of antler growth on in a year is GENETICS! Just my opinion here, but I've seen the statistics across the country to back it up... I'd say the breakdown responsible for antler growth is around 80% genetics and the remaining 20% = stress level, environment, feed etc.
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In my opinion soybean oil is the most economical method of adding fat to the feed.how much soy bean oil do you add?
In my opinion soybean oil is the most economical method of adding fat to the feed.how much soy bean oil do you add?
Joined Oct 2009
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upstate ny
It seems some of my deer have a problem with corn when added if a little. If i feed the pellets,sun flower seeds and such they are fine but some of the get loose if i add even a little corn. Not runny loose but the crap on the hocks kinda look. Nothing i hate worse than seeing that on deer. They are not sick or anything, Just that cow pile look on the ground and stick to the hocks crap!
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Greensburg, IN
I would talk to a deer nutritional expert about what fat content is best for your specific feed mix. I don't feel comfortable recommending a specific amount per ton. If the fat content is to high rumen microbes can be damaged and then the nutritional tract of the deer will not function correctly.
Reading here about using soybean oil to add fat to a post rut buck, sent me to my kitchen pantry to look at the wife's cooking oil. I found 100% soybean oil, with 160 calories per tablespoon, and 100% of the calories from fat. A few years ago I was a conference, and attended a nutrition seminar. A feed company expert mentioned using cooking oil to add fat to a deer's diet.
I've added 3 tablespoons per buck per day for a week now. That gives them about 500 calories each extra per day. I'm also using a probiotic. They already look better, and are eating more feed.
Are there facts to say that this is a good or bad thing to do? I plan on doing this for 4 weeks.
I've added 3 tablespoons per buck per day for a week now. That gives them about 500 calories each extra per day. I'm also using a probiotic. They already look better, and are eating more feed.
Are there facts to say that this is a good or bad thing to do? I plan on doing this for 4 weeks.
funny I see no one here feeds whole cotton seed 22 percent protein and 25 percent fiber to me its a great feed supplement T&S
right now its 12.45 a bag here it will go up in summer to about 15 they only eat about seven bags every two weeks as long as protein is avalible they will eat more in summer sorry its hard to get but it should be cheaper this year as cotton is abundant T&S
I put it in a 5 ft tall section of deer fence doubled it to make holes smaller about two ft diameter t-post in middle fill it up and let them free choice it only thing other than deer that eat it are porcupines I try to keep it out all year but limit it when its more expensive my wire hold about 7 bags last 135 deer about two weeks or so T&S google it you can see some pics of how people make them does not hurt to get wet it just grows sprouts and they eat that too
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I've used a few these of products, and like some said I saw no results. I had a company telling me their product did so and so to the animals, antler growth, cell growth, animal health, etc. I went to the extent of testing said product over a 3 month period by drawing blood(3 times) on 50 animals, 25 eating the product, 25 on regular diet. After said test there was no difference in body weight, health, and # of cells. These products may work for some and others not so much, just my opinion. As for the protein, I would not push past 21-22% personally. At that point your money is going through them and ending up on the ground, not being utilized. You can pump them full but doesn't mean it will do much. Just my 2cents
Milk Calcium as an antler enhancer
Milk Calcium is known for making antlers very large and strong! They also grow a lot faster! You should definitely look into this.
www.whitetailcalcium.com sells milk calcium in bulk!
You just add the calcium supplement to your feed - the results are amazing.
Milk Calcium is known for making antlers very large and strong! They also grow a lot faster! You should definitely look into this.
www.whitetailcalcium.com sells milk calcium in bulk!
You just add the calcium supplement to your feed - the results are amazing.
Milk Calcium as an antler enhancer
Milk Calcium works wonders on antlers. It's been shown to increase growth and size. More deer breeders are using it now but it can be hard to find.
They sell it in bulk at www.whitetailcalcium.com. You can read all about it there.
Best of luck with your antler growing!
Milk Calcium works wonders on antlers. It's been shown to increase growth and size. More deer breeders are using it now but it can be hard to find.
They sell it in bulk at www.whitetailcalcium.com. You can read all about it there.
Best of luck with your antler growing!
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