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DIY Minerals: Part II

bowhunter1023

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The best places are secluded with water close by. Deer will spend a good bit of time at the site, so they want to feel secure. The thicker the area, the better IMO. I also try to position them close to water. If you have something salty, what's the first thing you want? A drink! Deer are no different.
 

Stressless

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It's that time of year folks. I'm loading up on materials this weekend to freshen up 8 sites next week. I like getting it from my local AG supplier. Cliff notes are below.

New site 1 part = 50#, established site 1 part = 25# No need to premix or add "flavors" unless you want to.

Site - travel corridor/main path intersections, between plots or major food areas, semi-moist but not flowing water

Prep your area, new or established. Remove leaves branches, dig (shovel or mattock, I prefer a mattock) 4" deep, 3-4' round to loosen soil , break up clumps.
Pour 3/4 of the total into the 3-4' circle, work into loosened soil with tool.
Pour remaining 1/4 on top

Mix:
2 Parts Trace Mineral Salt
1 Part Stock Salt
1 Part Di-Calcium Phosphate

I've been adding a 50# trace mineral block with selenium on top, like a big brown cherry, as well - not required just what I've been doing as the area I'm in is selenium poor. Every little bit helps the Doe get her little fawns off to a great start!

IMG_0773 mineral.JPG
 

Fletch

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Yeh I was looking up Lucky Bucky and came across a thread on The Ohio Outdoorsman from years ago that mentioned bowhunter1023 had a DIY mix....
 
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Gern186

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Just went to 2 farm supply stores and nobody has even heard of di-calcium phosphate. I did get the other 2 ingredients though. Any recommendations on where to get the di calcium phosphate? I was at family farm and home and Midwood. Both large supply stores. Nobody knew what the stuff was.
 
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"J"

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Just went to 2 farm supply stores and nobody has even heard of di-calcium phosphate. I did get the other 2 ingredients though. Any recommendations on where to get the di calcium phosphate? I was at family farm and home and Midwood. Both large supply stores. Nobody knew what the stuff was.
Got a feed mill close by? That’s a good spot too check.
 

Dustinb80

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Just went to 2 farm supply stores and nobody has even heard of di-calcium phosphate. I did get the other 2 ingredients though. Any recommendations on where to get the di calcium phosphate? I was at family farm and home and Midwood. Both large supply stores. Nobody knew what the stuff was.
I've had the same issue, used mono instead. Seems to be fine
 

Fletch

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My friend found a place in Pa. that ordered it for him, so he picked me up a bag... Seems hard to get...
 

Fletch

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Places that really deal in cattle feed and farming supplies usually have it, like @"J" said most feed mills I have checked at have it. TSC and Farm & Fleet usually don't.
Yeh... I tried 3 TSC stores, none had it...