I am in central Texas and obtain a bred Jersey heifer this week. I’ve been told she will need a pre fresh (or close up period) grain
feed for 3 weeks prior to calving as she has been on grass only to date.
I am pulling out my hair on how to accomplish this. No feed stores anywhere around me carry any
dairy cow feeds. I can order a grain ration from out of state with a minimum of 250#... could she possibly eat that much before it went bad?
I found an article on making one that I will have to digest as it appears complicated.
I plan to put out free Redmons salt, baking soda, kelp and unlimited access to
hay.
Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated.