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What To Do With Those Old Mineral Tubs?

12/24/2016

 
One of the requirements for raising Longhorn Cattle is to make sure they get plenty of minerals.  Most ranchers make sure the cattle have access to a mineral tub at all times, replacing it as soon as it is empty.  I have 15-20 cattle at all times and they go through one mineral tub per month.  So within 2 years you have 24 of the things lying around.  I was about to buy another metal feeder when I realized I could make feeders with the used mineral tubs.  
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The mineral tub feeders are attached to each fence post. This allows plenty of room for the cattle to feed.
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I drill two small holes in the top of the feeder about 6 inches apart.  I then run electric fence wire through the holes and around the post to keep the feeder in place.  Otherwise my teenage acting bull kicks them into the valley.
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Metal feeders are expensive and rust over time. Even though there is a lot of space, typically 2 or 3 cows will dominate the feeder and push the others away.
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I also drill two 3/4 inch holes in the bottom side of the feeder to keep water from accumulating too much.
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To fill the feeders, I just drive along the fence line with my gator and pour the feed into each feeder.
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    Andrew Stickler is a student at Clemson University.   Mitchell Stickler is a Lewes Delaware dermatologist.

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