Old grain in barn???

[grassfarmer]

With the extra fibre they break down slower in the gut, you don't get the starch "burn" or the acidosis which is so tough on the organs.

Taking it a bit far though when the mainstream bull sellers all started feeding "high forage" rations comprising 80% oats versus 80% barley. It's still a grain.

[kato]

In answer to what I feed my sheep... Besides pasture, They get the best hay we have. We especially do a second cut from a brome/alfalfa field for them. To flush before breeding I give them some of those lick tubs and put the ram right next door. Last year was over 200% lambing, so that seems to work ok. However, I do keep some oats on hand for when I want to move them or whatever. They will mow you down for those oats. Other than bait, I don't give the ewes any grain to speak of.

The lambs get a feed mix that is oats, barley, and corn. I creep fed a bit this year due to all the multiples I had.