Homemade Minerals

[TKLambert]

I've heard of people making their own mineral supplements to feed the deer. Is there anyone out there that makes their own and would be willing to share the recipe? I'm looking to cut some cost from the "name brand" minerals, but still supplement the herd. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[wtnhunt]

Here ya go:

Horntaggers recipe:

WHITETAIL DEER HOMEMADE MINERAL MIX RECIPE

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Ingredients: Makes 200 lbs. for about $23.00

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 loose 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.

Directions:

-Use a 3 pound or similar size coffee can to use as your measure for each part of the mix.

-Mix all together well but not until read to use, keep ingredients separate until ready to put to use.

-Dig or tear up a circle in the soil about 36 inches wide and about 6 inches deep.

-Mix your mineral mixture with the soil.

Maintenance:

-Replenish in 6 months with fresh supply of mineral, and then each year there after.