Choosing Protien

[brianlg31]

We are looking at starting protein starting next year. Looking at M&G mainly because it would be very convenient. They have a 20%, 16%, and a 14%. What is the deciding factor when considering which one to feed? This is out south of Ozona if that makes a difference.

[J-Carp]

Protein Pellet Ingredients

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[gingib]

A guy on my place feeds the MG 18% MVP and 20% MG. 18% he gets for under $9.50 and the 20% is under $8.90.

I would feed the 20% as the 14/16% is a little too low IMO. Look at the mineral content and compare it to the top brand companies.

Sure is a lot better then $13 a bag they charge

[txwhitetail]

We are looking at starting protein starting next year. Looking at M&G mainly because it would be very convenient. They have a 20%, 16%, and a 14%. What is the deciding factor when considering which one to feed? This is out south of Ozona if that makes a difference.

Local dealers and pricing would be the main factors for you. I think for the minimal charge I would go 20% in spring/summer for sure. Winter time if you are mainly using for an attractant and maintenance I could see using the lower protein % to save some $$.

[hammer63]

Local dealers and pricing would be the main factors for you. I think for the minimal charge I would go 20% in spring/summer for sure. Winter time if you are mainly using for an attractant and maintenance I could see using the lower protein % to save some $$.

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[gingib]

Local dealers and pricing would be the main factors for you. I think for the minimal charge I would go 20% in spring/summer for sure. Winter time if you are mainly using for an attractant and maintenance I could see using the lower protein % to save some $$.

I like this.. But at the same time from Oct-Jan their protein intake will be so low I would stick with the same feed

[RRagan83]

If you drive close to San Angelo look at Angelo Pellets 20% Extreme with the added vitamin pack is around $8.50 a bag for 50lbs

[dustinztx]

If you drive close to San Angelo look at Angelo Pellets 20% Extreme with the added vitamin pack is around $8.50 a bag for 50lbs

This is what we feed. We fill our big feeder in Jan. then again in June/July as needed.

[txwhitetail]

If you drive close to San Angelo look at Angelo Pellets 20% Extreme with the added vitamin pack is around $8.50 a bag for 50lbs

That's what I use as well.

[tommy1005]

it's not just about the protein content....you need to look at things like calcium and phosphorus as well. Sometimes the lower percentage protein has more of the other minerals in it.

[txwhitetail]

it's not just about the protein content....you need to look at things like calcium and phosphorus as well. Sometimes the lower percentage protein has more of the other minerals in it.

I think the OP meant the difference between similar additives and different protein %.

[TKK]

M&G is a quality outfit and feed. So is Purina and Lyssy. We have cut our protein off until January post rut -

Cant go wrong with 20% -

[Pkurio]

Antler max 20%

[Kdog]

My deciding factor is convenience and price to some degree. I usually end up feeding Livengood or Mummies brand. I have also fed AntlerMax from time to time. I like Antlermax bags if I think it is going to rain. We have been feeding for a number of years and the deer eat the crap out of whatever I put out. Even when we get good rain like we have had this year the deer eat it about as fast as I can put it out in (1200lbs of protein at a time.) Although not has fast as say when we had the drought. A lot of doe don't seem to leave the feeder or the close vicinity. Even when I am there filling it up a lot of times they will stand there and watch me, and wait for me to leave.

As far as what is best? I think in our situation any deer protein will work pretty well. I have a hard time believing that any one is superior to the other.

[TKK]

My deciding factor is convenience and price to some degree. I usually end up feeding Livengood or Mummies brand. I have also fed AntlerMax from time to time. I like Antlermax bags if I think it is going to rain. We have been feeding for a number of years and the deer eat the crap out of whatever I put out. Even when we get good rain like we have had this year the deer eat it about as fast as I can put it out in (1200lbs of protein at a time.) Although not has fast as say when we had the drought. A lot of doe don't seem to leave the feeder or the close vicinity. Even when I am there filling it up a lot of times they will stand there and watch me, and wait for me to leave.

As far as what is best? I think in our situation any deer protein will work pretty well. I have a hard time believing that any one is superior to the other.

I forgot about Livengood - they are quality too.

There is no Magic feed for sure - our results over 9 years show that overall range conditions and good management are the key factors. Supplemental feed is called that because it is supplemental. Earns its keep in drought and in wet times is just there in case a deer walks by