When I first began putting salt out I made several batches, this one has that ingredient. It worked ok but I soon started using the large trace mineral blocks from Tractor Supply and used them ever since, without noticing a difference.
Mineral Lick
- 3 parts trace mineral salt
- 1 part Hi phosphorus minerals
- 1 part DiCalcium Phosphate AKA Calcium Monohydrogen
- 1 part - Dried molasses
Very close to what I use.
2 parts trace mineral salt
2 parts Dical
1 part Livestock feed with a high protein content
1 part dried molasses
To Whom It May Concern, we have a lot hogs on our property, they will walk off with salt blocks unless you get them up on 2x4 or 2x6's and drive the posts into the ground a long way. Second, just using Dical without something to cut the taste other than salt has not yielded the results I've wanted in the past. Third, deer need more than just salt to help them grow bigger and stronger antlers. Fourth, see number three and that is why I add the protein.
This year, I was hoping to find an even higher amount of protein, but I just couldn't afford to add even more money to this hobby.
No, I cannot keep the hogs totally out of my lick sights, but at least they don't carry the blocks off with them.
Ms. State and Georgia both have some interesting reads on this topic. If you suffer from ADD, skim over them. If you suffer from OCD, please contact me and let me know what I missed by skimming over the articles. I may need to adjust my recipe.