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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Stanlamb on February 12, 2013, 10:35:55 am

Title: Feed Content
Post by: Stanlamb on February 12, 2013, 10:35:55 am

Can someone tell me whether a blend with 15% protein and 15% fibre is suitable for in-lamb ewes which are 6 weeks pre lambing?

I ordered a ewe blend from feed supplier and notice it is labelled lamb Finisher Blend.  I have Ewe Blend from another supplier which is 18.5% Protein and 9% Fibre so am wondering whether I should be asking for the Lamb Finisher to be exchanged for what I ordered?

Thanks

Title: Re: Feed Content
Post by: Foobar on February 12, 2013, 10:46:15 am

For in-lamb ewes you need the ewe blend, not the lamb finisher.  The ewes need the higher protein at this time.

Title: Re: Feed Content
Post by: shep53 on February 12, 2013, 06:18:24 pm

Yes you should if it's not what you ordered, plus it's not good enough for in lamb ewe's :sunshine:

Title: Re: Feed Content
Post by: Stanlamb on February 12, 2013, 07:23:32 pm

Thanks!  Supplier very apologetic and exchanging feed.