BamaTrophyHunter Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 I was wondering what is the best stuff to put in my deer feeder during the summer. I usually just put feed in it during the cooller months, but i was wanting to keep feed in them all year around to have more pics to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Re: summer deer feed They like mineral in the spring and summer months while the fawns are nursing and the bucks are in velvet. I reccomend going to your local farm supply co-op and getting some heifer mineral. Look for something high in salt and high in calcium. Make sure it doesn't have any drugs(rumensin) in it. Or there is a homebrew recipe that a lot of people use. Do a search and you'll find it. I think it's a mix of salt and calcium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Re: summer deer feed Minerals do work great this time of year for attracting the deer to a cam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Re: summer deer feed Plant some sweet corn, they'll be around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennswamper Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Re: summer deer feed Trophyrock.com If you want something good for the deer and something that will draw them to the camera, look no further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Re: summer deer feed [ QUOTE ] Trophyrock.com If you want something good for the deer and something that will draw them to the camera, look no further. [/ QUOTE ] Trophy rocks are good minerals attractants. Have used them here and had some great results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Re: summer deer feed I feed an 18% pelletized protein mix that comes from the local feedmill. I've got 6 freechoice feeders that hold about 600 lbs each. I usually go through about 7 or 8 tons of feed every year. And yes, it does make a noticeable difference in antler quality and body size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowhntr Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Re: summer deer feed Any of the specialized pellet feeds work well in the summer. Wildgame Innovation's Deer-Vour has a spring/summer and a fall/winter formula that offer differing protein levels for the time of year. However, their products are hard to find. I like the Purina Antler-Max. Great protein and nutrient levels and it is easy to get from most Purina dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasDeerHunter Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Re: summer deer feed I use protein pellets with about 16% protein. A deer's digestive system can not effectively yeild more than that from a protein feed. Don't waste money on any protein with higher percentages, a deer simply can not gain from it. Corn has no nutritional value to speak of and is a waste of money . However, deer do crave it. In my area the deer start eating less protein in the fall so I switch to a soybean corn mix. Peanuts are also a good feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HONKERS44 Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Re: summer deer feed i'm useing the pellet form....mostly is scratch in my feeders..they love it..and its healthy for them...Honkers44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Re: summer deer feed high protein is what is needed during the antler growth period---the deer protein pellets are your best bet. Another option is to mix soybeans with corn and as the deer get use to eating the soybeans then discontinue the corn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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