Custom Feed Mix for Show Heifers

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JDman

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What grains do you guys mix for a custom blend and at what percents of each.
I was thinking of going with something like:
45% cracked corn
22% cracked oats
4% cottonseed hulls
4% wheat bran
20% honor show chow Grand 4 T Fyer
5% molasses

Ive never custom mixed before so would this mix work?
 

Till-Hill

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Waterville, Iowa
I am feeding:
43% cracked corn
21% whole oats
10% beet pulp
20% Grand 4-T Fyer
6% liquid molasses

My calves are just smoking on it. I don't see a need to tweek my ration yet......is it tho around $400 a ton bagged....
 

Till-Hill

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Yes simmyman my Purina man says it is their heifer and bull show ration. I have a Shear Force bull on it now in with the rest of my calves.
 
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