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Boncuk Lamb Grower Feed

  • Supplementary mixed feed adjusted to meet the daily necessary nutrition needs. The feeding of the lambs starts from the 6th week.
  • It is balanced with the nutritional elements necessary for the survival rate.
  • It is supported with the necessary nutritional elements and additives to support the paunch development.
  • The amount of the protein that is digestible in the small intestine is considerably high.
  • It is recommended to have the lamb starter feed eaten before the lamb grower feed.
  • It should be ensured that the lambs easily access to the water.
  • The environment where the lambs live should be clean.
  • As the live weight increases, the daily feed amounts should be increased.
  • Depending on the feeding manner, in case yearling lamb feed is not used, barley or other grain supplements can be made.
  • The lambs should be fed with high-quality rough feed.
  • In the lamb sections, clean, warm water and licking block should always be made available in front of the lambs.
  • The lamb sections should be clean and dry and there should not be air current.

Practical Tips

  • These are some recommendations related to lamb feeding and management: It is recommended to introduce lamb starter feed before switching to lamb grower feed.
  • Lambs should have easy access to clean water.
  • The lamb’s environment should be kept clean.
  • As live weight increases, daily feed intake of lamb grower feed should also increase.
  • If a full-grain diet is not used, barley or other grains can be used as supplements.
  • Lambs should be supplemented with high-quality forage.
  • Water and a salt lick should be provided to lambs in their pens.
  • The flooring of the lamb pens should be clean and dry, and there should be no drafts.