Show chance for quick calf profit seen on ranges creep feeding ts Is applied to calves the same as to pigs or lambs and andis Is especially adapted to corn belt farms it also Is being practiced successfully on the ranges and especially on the native pastures of kansas says it it thalman ot of the university of nebraska according to recent tests an april calf creep fed will consume an average of six bushels of grain this will add approximately CO 60 pounds to his weight by market time should the calf sell tor for 10 cents a pound the extra weight would return 1 a bushel for grain fed in addition to increased weight creep fed calves sell from 1 to 2 a hundred higher than similar calves not fed grain while receiving milk should more finish and weight be desired before marketing creep fed calves may be placed in dry lot after weaning for a short period usually 30 to 90 days will prove sufficient to put them in top finish tor for the fat cattle market such animals meet with a ready demand at any season and returns will more than meet the extra labor or cost involved well bred calves of good quality should be the alm aim for creep feeding |