[Jacob-list] Mineral/protein tubs

[Carl Fosbrink]

I feed a loose sheep mineral from Rural King and the sheep do well on it. I have not fed blocks because I have heard they will wear the sheep's teeth down. Plus there was no need to try them as long as the sheep are doing well on the mineral I feed. The price on the mineral has doubled in the last couple of years. Not sure why unless it is gas prices.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Susan J Martin 
  To: Sheep E-mail List 
  Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 9:59 PM
  Subject: [Jacob-list] Mineral/protein tubs


  I am suspecting that my sheep are not ingesting as much of our free feed mineral as they should and I am considering using the mineral/protein tubs or blocks.  Here are some questions:
  How many of you offer the protein/mineral tubs or blocks to your sheep?  Do you feed this in additional to graining your sheep?  Many of us just grain our sheep during lactation and also we feed our lambs.....do you offer the tubs year round?  What are the pros and cons of these products?  Do they cause breakdown of the teeth due to the high molasses content?  And, what product do you prefer -  block or tub?  Why?
  Any advice would be appreciated.....Thank you!
  Sue Martin
  Stonecroft


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