07-25-2014, 04:21 PM
What kind of grain? Just a standard 16%? Definitely up the grain. Go slow with it, but definitely up it. Standard rule of thumb I use is 2 pounds of grain for every three pounds of milk the produce. A gallon is a good average for what a home milker will produce, a gallon is roughly 8 pounds. You could also try alfalfa pellets. Calf manna is another option, high in protein, though expensive at about $30 for a 50 lb bag.