Suggested Feeding Programs

Products Lambs Ewes Rams
Birth to Wea­ning
(up to 45 lbs.)
Grow­ing
(45 – 75 lbs.)
Fin­ish­ing
(75 – 125 lbs.)
Main­te­nance Preg­nan­cy Lac­tat­ing Re­place­ment Re­place­ment
lbs./day* lbs./day* lbs./day* lbs./day* lbs./day* lbs./day* lbs./day* lbs./day*
Lamb Str–Grower Pels 0.25 – 1.5 1.5 – 2.5     0.5 – 1.25 1.5 – 2.75    
Lamb BT Pels Med.**   1.5 – 2.5 2.5 – 4.25          
Lamb Finisher Pels     2.5 – 4.25   0.5 – 1.25      
Shepherd 16 Pels       0.25 – 0.75     1.0 – 1.75 1.5 – 2.25
Coarse 16       0.25 – 0.5 0.75 – 1.5 1.75 – 3.0 0.75 – 1.5 1.25 – 2.0
Coarse 14       0.25 – 0.5 0.75 – 1.5 1.75 – 3.0 0.75 – 1.5 1.25 – 2.0
Sheep Mineral 20*5   0.25 oz. 0.25 oz. free choice free choice free choice 0.25 oz. 0.25 oz.

*Approximate

**Adding Lasalocid from Bovatec (BT) aids in the prevention of coccidiosis, a common problem in growing lambs. To help prevent coccidiosis, feed Lamb BT Pels Medicated.

Blue Seal® sheep products provide the correct balance of nutrients for life stages: breeding, lactation, creep feeding lambs, and finishing for market. Blue Seal sheep feeds and minerals contain NO added copper.

The suggested feeding programs are intended solely as a guide. The variables of management, environment and breed may dictate changes in the animal's requirements. Provide clean and fresh water at all times.

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