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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: JulieJ on March 14, 2026, 10:18:53 am

Title: Mineral Licks that are safe for Wethers
Post by: JulieJ on March 14, 2026, 10:18:53 am

Hello there! Can anyone recommend a mineral lick for non-breeding pet sheep that has a safe mineral balance for wethers please? And one without molasses.

I have been using smallholder block successfully for years but a couple of my current little group get it stuck all over their faces every day and it’s really hard to keep them clean. Thanks.

Title: Re: Mineral Licks that are safe for Wethers
Post by: SallyintNorth on March 14, 2026, 03:51:15 pm

I don't know where you, are but we like the Rumigan General Purpose lick from Mole Valley.  If you aren't in MV's catchment, if can find a lick that's allowed for organic systems, it'll be more about minerals and not about molasses, soya, urea etc.