Mineral lick recipes
 

If you all make your own mineral licks could you please give me a recipe to do so. I want to make several and i know it is cheaper for me to make it then buy a comercial blend

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RE: Mineral lick recipes
 

WHITETAIL DEER HOMEMADE MINERAL MIX RECIPE

Ingrediants: Makes 200 lbs. for about $23.00
-1 part/bag Di-calcium phosphate, this is a dairy feed additive bought at feed stores. Comes in 50lb Bags at around $11.00
-2 parts/bags Trace mineral salt, the red and loose kind without the medications. Comes in 50lb Bags around $5.00
-1 part/bag Stock salt, ice cream salt. Comes in 50lb Bags around $2.00.

Directions:
-Use a 3 pound or similar size coffee can to use as your measure for each part of the mix.
-Mix all together well, but not until ready to use... keep ingredients separate until ready to put to use.
-Dig or tear up a circle in the soil about 36 inches wide and about 6 inches deep.
-Mix your mineral mixture with the soil.

Maintenance:
-Replenish in 6 months with fresh supply of mineral, and then once each year....