I am going to be getting a show steer for ffa and am trying to figure out the cost of all the feed. I am wondering how much feed of grain, hay, ext to feed him? thanks marissa
2007-08-18 07:55:50 · 3 answers · asked by marissa t 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It really varies - it depends what size your steer is starting and what breed. Large breeds like charolais or limousin will have more growth than many British breeds like Angus or Hereford. And obviously a 1,000 pound steer is going to eat more than a 500 pound feeder. Commercial show cattle feed have a recommended amount; some people feed soaked beet pulp, others feed hay once a day. Your adviser is the best source of information for you; tips from the seller of the steer helpful too. Another option for general info - showsteer.com - it's a game but there's real life show people there too.
2007-08-18 11:22:36 · answer #1 · answered by Jan H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm no longer an authority on livestock, yet you probable could desire to feed it a minimum of three hundred to 500 pounds of hay an afternoon, and a minimum of 50 - one hundred pounds of grain an afternoon. via coach season, it is going to likely be rather fat. If its hips are bony, do no longer subject. Their meant to be like that.
2016-10-10 12:02:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask other members of FFA. They know more than Yahoo.
2007-08-18 08:01:22 · answer #3 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋