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Ok guys buck fawn born 5/13/2012 noticed about four weeks ago he was getting weaker. caught him week and half ago gave him an antiobiotic and Banamine ... looked better not great then started downhill again.... treated again with same did ok for two days not back to laying by feeder all day...

I have a question about copper in feed. Is it safe and if so what percent of copper. I buy a special blend a complete grain mix for deer that has copper sulfate, and copper amino acid complex, it's not giving the percent of copper. I hear you shouldn't give products that contain copper to goats...

During antler growth season is there anything that you add to your feed to promote antler growth? I am feeding a good feed with good vitamin's but thought there might be something else that I should add maybe as a topping.

Which do you prefer and why?

I was talking to my feed supplier about what to use for raising the fiber level in my deer feed. He suggested cotton seed hulls or beet pulp. I have never used either one. Can any one help me or have any suggestions. Thank you. Troy Haller Balsam Run Whitetails...

For those who feed a commercially available feed, which company/mix do you use? Thanks for your reply!

I had always heard and thought that fawns ate more feed in the winter than adult deer. I currently have a pen of 12 fawns 11 doe and 1 buck. I feed them free choice out of tube feeders. in the last two days they have eaten about 7 gallons of textured feed. In the pen next to them I have...

Can anyone recomend a good place to send a feed sample for testing.

I use woodland deer breeder and pay over 600.00 a ton. Who out there has a good textured feed that could help lower the price?

I had a sample of my feed checked. fat 3.02%, fiber 3.80%, calcium 0.25%, phosphorus 0.43%, salt 0.15%, vit A kiu/lb 4.04, vit D kiu/lb 1.06, vit E iu/lb 4.80, potassium 0.86%, magnesium 0.18%, zinc ppm 47.04, copper ppm 20.13, iron ppm 30.85, selenium ppm 0.26 Is this ok, or should...

Hi All I have had a free day today since I finished doing some programing projects for friends. So today I had a chance to build my new website and I would like some feed back from you all before I finish Thanks all http://bucktrackranch.com

I am looking to find out the general idea of how much everyone feeds per head. I know its different depending on type of feed i am just looking for the "round a bouts"

Our local feed store carries "Buckmaster" or "Antler King" pelleted deer/elk pellets. Also, Purina Deer Mineral. Have any of you used these products? How would you compare them?

If you don't mind sharing, What are your feed ingredients? and what is your vaccination schedule? Thanks for sharing your thoughts, IowaMike

Not an emergency, just a quick question.... I've been putting out fawn pellet feed out for awhile and just this evening noticed there were a lot of bees on it. They did not seem agressive (I know there are certain times of the year where bees move in and then move on) but they were JUST...

:eek: Where do I begin? I've taken over as caretaker for a small exhibition facility where the public can come in and feed the deer. I have experience with caribou, fallow and red deer. But this is a whole different ballgame. Since April I've been calling, emailing, and meeting with as many...

I am fairly new to raising deer and need to know if i can add all stock big 6 mineral to the feed I was just going to add it on top everyday like a 1/2 cup or so it contains copper min at 260 ppm and copper max at 380 ppm i have been feeding it to wild deer and have not seen any bad effects but...

What kind of feed or grain do you recommend giving 3-4 wk old fawn. She is still on unimilk and she needs to go to some kind of solid food. I just don't know whether to buy deer food or calf feed. Help please.

Hey guys I just figured I share my homemade feed bin I built a few days ago. It was really easy to build and it is perfect for a ton of feed. I think it would be party interesting to see what everyone builds at home for the deer. They are soooo spoiled!!! :cool:

Milan feed center in Ft. Wayne IN, is now selling Harry's feed