We are out near Cisco, just north, and have used a pellet made for goats. Yeah, i know I will be chastised for this.... Pretty much same protein @14%, and fairly close to fiber, calcium, phosphorous and other trace minerals as a more expensive "deer" pellet. Had a friend who owns a feed and seed store in Justin do a comparison of a brand name deer pellet, versus the bag tag I brought in and he said the goat ration (untreated) was a good deal compared to the higher priced deer pellet. We have seen considerable results in overall herd health and antler quality during a difficult drought time over the last 5 years.

That is where I was going to pick some up sat morning on the way out. Do they sell it somewhere else besides the plant?

STX, my friend did an analysis of ingredients between the,2 options and he said you will be fine with the untreated goat pellet. Protein, trace minerals, vitamins are well whithim standards for deer fee.but. Don't buy the higher end treated feed as it is specifically for a goat. Some sort of additive for a parasite I think.

I won't chastise you. In fact, Dr. James Jensen, et al, at A&M have shown that the 14% goat ration works great for deer. Also, he says that 16% protein is about the top end that deer can utilize. All of us who've been feeding 20-22% protein are spending more money than necessary.

It's easy to rationalize that if 16 is good, then 22 MUST be better.

Is there a copy of the article...Thats a tough one to swallow, and I feel Demographics come into play as far as where you are feeding and natural food source and timing of strain on a nursing Doe or Rutted out Buck...

We are out near Cisco, just north, and have used a pellet made for goats. Yeah, i know I will be chastised for this.... Pretty much same protein @14%, and fairly close to fiber, calcium, phosphorous and other trace minerals as a more expensive "deer" pellet. Had a friend who owns a feed and seed store in Justin do a comparison of a brand name deer pellet, versus the bag tag I brought in and he said the goat ration (untreated) was a good deal compared to the higher priced deer pellet. We have seen considerable results in overall herd health and antler quality during a difficult drought time over the last 5 years.

i've read this as well, its similar to what i have read about human protein consumption...some say that humans can only "use" about 25-30g of protein at one time, yet some still drink the shake boasting 50g of protein. in one end and out the other with most of it.

Best to look on their website and it gives you the dealers in the state, if you find one be sure to call them, I found out at one dealer that they didn't take plastic card of any kind.