http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/ansci/sheep/as989-4.htm#Feedstuff Feedstuff Values (in percentages) ie. hay types, grains, etc
Our mineral block has a protein source, I don't have the label, but I think 18% if I remember correctly.<memory does fail me> They nibble on this as they wish. Our current pasture has turned poor, long dry periods and the additional sheep. The fescue seed didn't take so, I added Timothy with alfalfa hay recently to supplement. We're about to start fencing more land in the next week to give them additional grazing pasture. (well, dh, not me <grin>) I've, also, started giving them some (1 cup once or twice a week)oats as the current pastures are no longer available to graze. In August/September we'll be re-seeding the current pasture areas with fescue. This past winter, I supplemented the fescue hay with a pelleted Sheep formula made by Southern States. (the coldest month(s), I measured 2 cups per sheep, generally 4-5days a week, then weaned them to 1, then 1/2cup as the pastures started greening, then none once they were off hay and solely on pasture) This was my routine and because I considered our purchase of fescue hay to be POOR quality. This winter, I plan on buying a better quality of hay and provide less grain, overall. Everybody does it differently. HTH, Diana in NC =============================================== This message is from the Barbados Blackbelly Sheep mailing list (http://www.awrittenword.com/listserv/index.html). To respond to this message, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe or change your membership options, go to http://lists.coyotenet.net/mailman/listinfo/blackbelly To search the archives, go to http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
