Posted by randallnMo on May 26, 2011 at 09:18:50 from (216.74.197.161):
In Reply to: creep feeding calves? posted by mosinee dave on May 26, 2011 at 07:03:22:
A good creep feed using a by-pass protein source fed to 3-450 pounds calves will produce a pound of gain on 4 pounds of feed. You'll have to plug in the numbers to see if it is profitable. Once a calf goes beyond 450 pounds, the feed conversion will jump to 6+ pounds of feed/lb/gain. Most creep feeds tend to get calves too fat.........but they do gain extra weight. Therefore it's back to the numbers again. I don't creep feed grain to my calves, mainly because I don't grow grain. I do free choice feed them alfalfa hay (2nd-3rd cutting) that I raise. I built two special creep feeders that I feed them their alfalfa hay. It is amazing how much alfalfa they will eat. They "grow" like you wouldn't believe. I"ve had people tell me I was "lying" when I said I don't creep feed grain. I just smile and go on.
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