This all purpose sheep feed is:
Nutrient | Level |
---|---|
Crude Protein, minimum | 14.0% |
NPN | 1.22% |
Crude Fat, minimum | 2.5% |
Crude Fiber, maximum | 14.0% |
Calcium, minimum | 0.80% |
Calcium, maximum | 1.30% |
Phosphorus, minimum | 0.40% |
Salt, minimum | 1.0% |
Salt, maximum | 1.5% |
Sodium, minimum | 0.20% |
Sodium, maximum | 0.40% |
Copper, minimum | 5 ppm |
Copper, maximum | 12 ppm |
Selenium, minimum | 0.30 ppm |
Vitamin A, minimum | 3,600 IU/lb |
Designed to be fed to growing and breeding sheep.
Start lambs at a rate of 1% of bodyweight per head per day (approx 1/4 lb)
Gradually increase to 3% of bodyweight per head per day (approx 3/4 lb) over a period of 2 to 3 weeks
Feed free-choice hay to start and reduce hay as lambs come on feed
Feed breeding or lactating sheep to maintain desired body condition. Offer 1 lb per 3 to 4 lbs of milk produced
Lambs should be vaccinated for enterotoxemia before going on full feed
Feed to growing/finishing lambs as the sole ration
Introduce gradually to newly weaned lambs or those that have not been on high energy rations
Limited hay (1/4 to 1/2 lb per head per day) may be fed for finishing lambs
Salt should be available free choice
Have clean, fresh water available at all times