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Post by redrider88 on May 22, 2006 18:01:06 GMT -5
has any of you used mineral supplements and did it have effect. I am trying some whitetail institute supplement right now
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Post by hornharvester on May 22, 2006 22:56:41 GMT -5
i put out two trace mineral salt blocks in different spots and have for several years. im sure it helps with animal health and horn growth but dont have any scientific evidence to prove it. ive watched deer, squirrels and rabbits use the blocks. the rain dissolves the block into the surrounding dirt and the animals eat the dirt. h.h.
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Post by redrider88 on May 24, 2006 17:55:52 GMT -5
anybody else have any thoughts on them? any opinions welcome
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Post by Woody Williams on May 24, 2006 18:15:05 GMT -5
I've heard that the trace minerals works as good as anything.
A hunter once told em that he uses the granular trace mineral salt and spades it into the dirt. s Deer will eat the dirt quicker than they will lick a salt block.
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Post by eelriver on May 25, 2006 7:50:37 GMT -5
I agree with the hornharvester. Five years ago I started putting mineral blocks our for the deer. I know have a hole 10" deep and six foot square. It is in a low spot and the hole often fills with water. A trail cam tells us that they use this spot as a watering hole as much as anything. Never thought of using a granular and spading it in. I think Woody has a good idea, because they do eat the dirt more than lick the block. Mineral blocks are a lot cheaper than things like Anter King, etc. and I think work just as well. Again, used with a trail cam you can see what the property is holding real quick. Does it produce bigger racks......can't tell.
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Post by Woody Williams on May 25, 2006 9:48:36 GMT -5
Try this....
WHITETAIL DEER HOMEMADE MINERAL MIX RECIPE
Ingredients: Makes 200 lbs. for about $23.00
1 part Di-calcium phosphate, this is a dairy feed additive bought at feed stores. Comes in 50lb Bags at around $11.00 you need one bag.
2 parts Trace mineral salt, the red and loose kind without the medications. Comes in 50lb Bags at around $5.00 you need two bags.
1 part Stock salt, ice cream salt. Comes in 50lb Bags at around $2.00 you need one bag.
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Post by redrider88 on May 25, 2006 21:34:29 GMT -5
I poured mine over a stump it looks like they eat more of the dirt around the stump more than the stump. I think i will try spading it into the ground next time.
thanks for the input
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Post by rmc on Jun 2, 2006 21:06:16 GMT -5
I use prefered sheep and goat mineral from the local farm supply store. The deer love it and it costs about $12 for 50 lb.
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