[Twotwo]

It has been suggested I use oats ( straight un crushed ) to help put condition on my sheep, I can get some also wheat and barley relatively easily and cheaply.  What are your thoughts ! I would need minerals as well,  rams ? also either side of lambing.? At the mo I use SBP and coarse mix ... I’d rather not use imported soya etc.

[shep53]

All 3 are suitable for feeding to sheep whole or rolled ,non are particularly high in protein   Barley circa 10%  Wheat  12%   Oats 13%  and yes all need added minerals in some form  ,   all need to be introduced slowly to reduce the chances of acidosis .

[landroverroy]

Oats has long been traditionally the best grain to feed sheep. I think because it is higher in fibre than the other 2 so less risk of stomach upsets. It also has more than twice the oil content, which is why it is recommended for putting on condition. I would always choose it for sheep over wheat or barley, if I could find some.

[Me]

Personally, I would avoid wheat as too hot, and wouldn't roll anything

[Twotwo]

Great I will see if I can get some oats.... maybe mix 50/50 with SBP ..... I know would need start very slowly but how much is safe to give, would it be about the same as coarse mix or cake. Thanks

[shep53]

So long as you build up the quantities slowly then final  amount not a problem