What to feed 3 month old lambs?

[mylilchix]

I have 2 CVM ewe lambs who are 3 months old. I've been feeding them a grass/alfalfa mix hay. Is this enough or should I be doing something different? Thank for the advice!

 

[SheepGirl]

I'm guessing those lambs are probably at least 30 lbs. I would be putting out about 1.5 lbs of hay for them plus 10 oz of a lamb grower feed (16% protein is good) for them to share. The hay is good for 'maintenance' while the grain is giving them the extra nutrition to grow. If they weigh more than 30 lbs, just give them 2% of their body weight in hay and 1% of their body weight in grain.

 

[mylilchix]

Thank you for the advice. Should they continue to get a grass/alfalfa mix or can I switch them to grass hay?

 

[SheepGirl]

Grass/alfalfa is probably better for them but if it's cheaper to feed straight grass hay go ahead. It won't hurt them.