Feeding and Management of Deer
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Top 5 Things to Know About Feeding Deer & Elk
- “If you just feed corn, you won’t get horn!”
Corn does not have the nutrients necessary to grow big antlers, and too much corn can even kill deer by causing acidosis, diarrhea, and founder.CORN NUTRIENTS vs. DEER NEEDS % Protein
% Calcium
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Body Condition Scores for Deer
Body Condition Scoring allows you to monitor the health and condition of your deer. Optimal Body Condition in bucks will allow for greater antler growth. Does will be more fertile: produce more high-quality milk, resulting in healthier, faster growing fawns. The Purina Mills Body Condition Scoring System allows you to […]
Deer and Feeds for other Animals
People often want to feed deer what is handy, which might be sheep, goat, dairy, or even horse feeds. The problem is these feeds are not formulated for deer, do not meet their specific needs, and may even cause problems.
Sheep are very intolerant of dietary copper, so sheep feeds and, […]
Starting a Deer Feeding Program
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Fall Cow-Calf Management Reminders
Fall Cow-Calf Management Reminders
October
• Beginning in late October or November, provide supplemental feed for bulls on dry grass according to age and condition.
• Evaluate cows’ body condition score (BCS) at weaning. Develop winter nutrition program to have cows at a BCS of six at calving to enhance rebreeding performance.
November […]
Preserving Nutrients in Hay
Proper storage of hay between harvest and feeding is critical for preserving nutrients in the hay and assuring that you have high quality hay to feed your cattle when they need it most during the winter months. The nutrient requirements of cattle are more likely to be met with […]
Things to Consider Before Building Your Pond
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Changing an Air Conditioner Filter
When owning an air conditioner, it is important to maintain it by replacing parts from time to time. Changing your air conditioner filter can bring new life to the cooling system in your home and help keep your air unpolluted by dust and air pollutants. Changing the […]
Top 10 Bathroom Repairs
The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in a house and it’s the one room that everyone in the home uses. But a bathroom is more than just a toilet and a shower; it’s often a sanctuary where one can escape from the stresses of life for […]