Another BOSS question

[redfordchick]

I've read several threads and have not seen anything related to my question.

I bought a 40# bag at the feed store, its labeled Oil Sunflower Seed, and it is indeed small black seeds.

But the protein says only 9% min? Is this a different type of seed or do the bags just say minimum? I don't quite understand.

Do your bags say a higher protein content?

 

[redfordchick]

I'm kind of guessing when everyone is referring to numbers, they might be basing off 100 lbs? That would make BOSS 22.5% protein for every 100 lbs, is that correct?

 

[redfordchick]

I'm kind of guessing when everyone is referring to numbers, they might be basing off 100 lbs? That would make BOSS 22.5% protein for every 100 lbs, is that correct?

or is it 11% per 100 lbs?

 

[Folly's place]

The labels are % by weight; that's why sunflower seeds are treats; high fat, low protein. And that's why feeds are ground, so the animal doesn't pick out the yummy bits and leave the rest, making for an unbalanced diet. Mary

 

[redfordchick]

I've read varing protein amounts so I'm just trying to clarify that part. I certainly don't intend to feed BOSS as main diet. I am trying to understand why some say they are high protein and some say low. I can't find any soy free feed that is easily accessible so I'm considering making my own. And starting to sprout for them too. I'm not happy with feed choices here, and $28 for a 40# bag of organic feed with soy is outrageous I think. I want to get away from soy even if the rest is not all organic.