Cottonseed vs. Fortified Cottonseed (Frio County)

BPCAg05

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We have put out fortified cottonseed (don't know the brand but buy it at Mesquite Creek) for the past year but the deer still aren't really eating it. A local told us he switched to regular cottonseed (I believe from Los Cazadores) and the deer started eating it more. I'm not sure I believe tha will make a difference but I wanted to see if anyone else has had better luck with one versus the other.

Squid94

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2:19p, 4/17/25

We've had good luck with regular cotton seed. Deer were hitting it hard this spring but have slowed down a bit with the recent rain/ green up.
FWIW, it's much cheaper to buy in 1000# totes from a gin.

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In reply to BPCAg05 • 2:20p, 4/17/25

BPCAg05 said:
We have put out fortified cottonseed (don't know the brand but buy it at Mesquite Creek) for the past year but the deer still aren't really eating it. A local told us he switched to regular cottonseed (I believe from Los Cazadores) and the deer started eating it more. I'm not sure I believe tha will make a difference but I wanted to see if anyone else has had better luck with one versus the other.

I use regular cottonseed from Lyssy & Eckel. To get the deer used to it to start mix in some corn.