How to Feed Corn Silage to Sheep
- 1). Feed sheep that are 150 to 175 pounds at least 7 to 8 pounds of corn silage each day. Sheep should also be given an injectable vitamin mix because corn silage does not contain a sufficient amount of protein, vitamin A and vitamin E. They should also be given a mineral mixture of Dicalcium phosphate,, limestone and trace mineral salt.
- 2). Supply sheep with corn silage three times each day. They should be fed as a group, and should have sufficient bunk space (feeding trough space) to ensure that they will obtain equal consumption. The recommended space is at least 10 to 12 inches per sheep.
- 3). Give lactating sheep as much as 12 to 15 pounds of corn silage daily, depending on how many lambs they have. This is necessary since during that time, the energy level of sheep is at the highest level.
- 4). Prevent and discard corn silage that shows signs of mold. Feeding troughs should be emptied and cleaned each day to prevent mold. Corn silage that contains mold can cause listeriosis (circling disease) in sheep.
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