Deer Minerals?

[randy grider]

I've always just put out trace minerals, is there something else I can add to help antler growth ,and help the does as well? I figure deer must have different nutritional needs than the minerals I'm putting out that are intended for cattle.

[fireduck]

Take a look at Lucky Buck. Go to LuckyBuck.com. I have used it to years and like it. The deer absolutly love it.

[longhollowhunter]

i use dicalcium phosphate with my trace minerals

[Al]

http://www.kdfwr.state.ky.us/mineral.asp

[kytrophyhunter]

Trace mineral salt, dicalcium phosphate, dried mollases.

[Remington12]

Previous thread from year's past:

WHITETAIL DEER HOMEMADE MINERAL MIX RECIPE

Ingredients: Makes 200 lbs.

1 part Di-calcium phosphate, this is a dairy feed additive bought at feed stores. Comes in 50lb Bags (you need one bag).

2 parts Trace mineral salt, the red and loos kind without the medications. Comes in 50lb Bags (you need two bags).

1 part Stock salt, ice cream salt. Comes in 50lb Bags (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