Here is my mix
Stock Salt (1) - It has the sodium to attract deer to the minerals. Most mineral mixes have salt as their
most abundant ingredient since a mix of just phosphorus, calcium, and other trace minerals have little
attraction to deer once mixed with the soil.
Trace Mineral (2) - Trace mineral salts do two things for deer. The first and foremost is it does have
the salt/sodium to attract the deer and promote the use of the mineral. Secondly, it provides the trace
minerals such as magnesium and potassium that are very important to herd health but are not found in
significant quantities like others.
Di-Calcium Phosphate(1)- It promotes feed digestion, weight gain, and milk production, which is
obviously beneficial to a lactating doe deer. Dicalcium phosphate contains roughly between 18 and 21
percent phosphorus and 19 to 23 percent calcium.Hardened antlers contain 40 to 50 percent organic
matter from mostly proteins while the most abundant minerals consist of calcium and phosphorus.
In addition, a lactating doe's milk contains high percentages of both calcium and phosphorus to pass on
to their young, also causing a significant mineral drain on the doe. What makes all this significant is the
fact that phosphorous cannot be synthesized by the body so it must be provided in needed levels in the
animals diet. This is where a mineral mix such as this could be very valuable if an area is lacking in these
naturally.
3-pound coffee can to measure out 1 part dicalcium phoshate, 2 parts trace mineral salt, and 1 part
stock salt. Mix all these together once ready to use but keep components separate during storage. Dig a
hole in the soil about 36 inches wide and 6 inches deep and mix the mineral well with the soil.
Ingredients: Makes 200 lbs. for about $23.00 – prices might need to be updated
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 loos 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.
I split this up into two or three sites
