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Feeding cows

Xtrail14 · 2020-09-19 22:22:46

I’m on a mini staycation and see farmers feeding cattle with nut bags, is it to fatten them up or lack of grass?

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19-09-2020 11:22pm

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Xtrail14

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I’m on a mini staycation and see farmers feeding cattle with nut bags, is it to fatten them up or lack of grass?

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#2 20-09-2020 9:00am
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Depends on what they are and what age.

Could be calves being weaned from their mothers.
Often given meal to supplement to keep them satisfied and growing

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