Kelp

[sprocket]

I mix it with my minerals, but I may start free feeding it in a seperate feeder from my minerals.

I also mix 50/50 with my minerals, plus a bit of copper sulphate to up the ppm.

 

[lovinglife]

I found a good place for kelp from Azure Standard, 50 pounds for 67. My goats will never run out of this great supplement!

 

[RubThyNeighbor]

We use source. We have the 8 lb tub from the equine section. It is a fine powder. We have started mixing it in with the loose minerals. We also make the oatmeal balls with kelp when we feel our goats need a boost. 3-5 days before kidding and 3-5 days after. If one looks like it is in need of an extra boost during the nursing of kids we will give the balls also. We give this to sheep and goats.

I haven't figured out how to do this with the chickens though. They are pasture raise and the feed we do supplement with is a pellet.

I know you can get this in a 50lb bag in a different formulation. I like the Source powder because it is easy and easy to store. A bit pricey though.

Can you share this oatmeal ball recipe? I am trying to find a good oat cookie recipe for my goats.

 

[Moonshine]

Would Algamin Kelp Meal Fertilizer be the same thing?

 

[Southern by choice]

I have had to stop the kelp as our water is extremely high in iron and I needed to eliminate all iron sources... so no more kelp.
Iron binds the copper and prevents it from being utilized.

I posted the oatmeal balls somewhere.

 

[goatboy1973]

Kelp is high in micronutrients that goats need to reach their potential.

 

[Baymule]

Kelp is touted as being organic and I understand all the benefits kelp has, but I have what might be a dumb question. Kelp grows in the ocean, rivers run into the ocean, the rivers are polluted, thus the ocean also is polluted. Doesn't the kelp absorb the pollutants from the ocean?

 

[elbesta]

Kelp is touted as being organic and I understand all the benefits kelp has, but I have what might be a dumb question. Kelp grows in the ocean, rivers run into the ocean, the rivers are polluted, thus the ocean also is polluted. Doesn't the kelp absorb the pollutants from the ocean?

I was thinking the same thing! And its just another processed feed.

 

[lovinglife]

I think organic means WE did not add chemicals directly to the growing produce or animal or whatever. What is already in the ground or water??? Good question.

 

[NaturesPace]

Countryside Organics has 50# for $52.50.

there is also good info about how much different species might eat if given free choice and how to apply it as a fertilizer.