Calf mana feeding question and boss question

[Mskayladog]

Do I just add a teaspoon to the feeder and mix it up so its blended in?
I have researched and read but still unsure how to use it.

Those who feed boss do you also feed calf mana or would that be to much protein?

 

[Cindy in PA]

I'm not sure what feeding BOSS has to do with too much protein. Many people on here state to feed BOSS for extra protein, but in reality BOSS is only 16% protein, so it doesn't do much to "raise" the protein content.

 

[Mskayladog]

I guess I'm asking is it one only or both added as treat.
And is calf manna 1 teaspoon mixed in to the feeder

 

[Egghead_Jr]

I only use Black Oil Sunflower Seed, aka BOSS, in the colder months. Treats for our birds is out dating leftovers.and occasionally a few broken up slices of a hearty bread. BOSS has a high fat content which if used as a treat in winter months keeps the birds warmer. As they can't free range up here in snow country it also gives a daily supplement of variety which they really enjoy. Just scatter a few handfuls about and they go nuts for it. Our local Agway has annual sales on 50# bags. This year it's going to be around mid to late October. A bag last our 6 to 7 birds all winter with plenty left over to plant big patches in spring. Sadly our garden was ravaged by woodchucks this year so I couldn't grow any or any squash, or any lettuce or any....dang woodchucks.

 

[Chris09]

Do I just add a teaspoon to the feeder and mix it up so its blended in?
I have researched and read but still unsure how to use it.
Those who feed boss do you also feed calf mana or would that be to much protein?

Here is a much easier way;
Take 9-1/2 pounds of there regular feed and add a 1/2 pound of Calf Manna.

Chris

 

[Mskayladog]

Thanks

 

[pigeonguy]

I don't know the % protein of your feed but i it is 16% well calf manna is 25% so 91/2 lbs feed + 1/2 lb calf manna = 16.45% protein. Thats not to much protein.

 

[Chris09]

I don't know the % protein of your feed but i it is 16% well calf manna is 25% so 91/2 lbs feed + 1/2 lb calf manna = 16.45% protein. Thats not to much protein.

Calf Manna isn't meant to "boost" protein, it is more a vitamin and mineral supplement.

Chris

 

[pigeonguy]

Calf Manna isn't meant to "boost" protein, it is more a vitamin and mineral supplement.

Chris

I know but the but Mslaydog ask f it would be to much protein. So I just wanted them to know it was not.