Jul 2, 2010 #1 Lurch1 In the Brooder 10 Years Joined Dec 28, 2009 Messages 88 Reaction score 0 Points 39 Location Perth, ON What can I add to my 16% pellets to make them gain quicker? I can't get any higher protien in the pellets around here.
What can I add to my 16% pellets to make them gain quicker? I can't get any higher protien in the pellets around here.
Jul 2, 2010 #2 Tinted Songster 9 Years Joined Apr 17, 2010 Messages 292 Reaction score 0 Points 119 Location Kentucky 16% is just not going to cut it for the big breeds. You need to find a way to get in at least 18%. Try adding oats for calorie content and Alfalfa for now.
16% is just not going to cut it for the big breeds. You need to find a way to get in at least 18%. Try adding oats for calorie content and Alfalfa for now.
Jul 3, 2010 #3 Sachasmom Songster 10 Years Joined Mar 1, 2009 Messages 567 Reaction score 1 Points 141 Location Upstate NY I feed all my commercial breeds 16% and they usually gain just fine. You can mix in some Calf Manna to speed along weight gains though, I didn't really see a difference when I fed it though.
I feed all my commercial breeds 16% and they usually gain just fine. You can mix in some Calf Manna to speed along weight gains though, I didn't really see a difference when I fed it though.