Re: [Blackbelly] BB Minerals Lacking?

[Paul & Renee Bailey]

Good Morning,
I've been told that sheep in general are missing minerals if they eat 
bark....but which specific mineral, I don't know. I look forward to reading the 
other responses. I've also been told that hair sheep tend to eat bark, 
branches, etc "just because", since they are brousers, like goats...as well as 
grazers. If this is the first season, I'd lean towards mineral deficiency...and 
put out loose sheep minerals, free choice....They'll eat what they need.
-Renee in N. ID


> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:08:29 -0400
> To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info
> Subject: [Blackbelly] BB Minerals Lacking?
>
> Does anyone know what mineral (or?) might be lacking in diet that causes the
> ABB sheep to eat the bark off oak trees? This is the first season they have
> done this. At first we thought they were just going after the thick tree
> moss that grows this time of year, then we see the outer bark gone done to the
> base. I've heard horses chew wood if they lack certain minerals in their
> diet. Could this be the cause for sheep, too?
>
> Thanks for any/all input available,
>
> The Atwoods in NorCal
>
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