Cooked Corn?

[paj315]

I have a steer that doesn't seem to be gaining as fast as he should . I was told feeding cooked corn would really put weight on a calf , is this right? If so how much should I feed,how long should it cook for, how long should I feed it? Is this something that can be fed long term or just to put the final finish on a calf? Thanks in advance for the info

 

[cowman 52]

Cooking corn will just about double the volume of corn, 1 gallon dry will be about 2gallons cooked.
Yes it will help,  have done it for years, your amount fed will be a touch and go deal, I use it just like I would cracked corn or rolled corn in the ration.
A crock pot 1/2 full of corn and filled with water, will do for a start.

 

[grandchamp58]

this is a really good way to put weight on them and put some more water in to their system- if they'll eat it. not a single one of our calves liked it last year even with a sweet feed mixed in. Thats why i havent even done it this year.

 

[paj315]

Thanks for the input I think I will give it a try and see what happens

 

[wonderchic]

Thanks for the post, I have wondered about this method.  We have been feeding steamed corn to my nephews steer... would I use that in the crock pot or regular corn?

 

[cowman 52]

Crock pot works well for 1 head, a 16 or 18 qt roaster will feed 3to5 head, 50 lbs of corn will make 3 batches,

 

[KSanburg]

Thanks for the post, I have wondered about this method.  We have been feeding steamed corn to my nephews steer... would I use that in the crock pot or regular corn?

Whole corn, start with a small batch like 3 pounds of dry matter work up from there as they get use to it. It will surprise you how big it cooks up too. What you plan to feed in the AM start the night before and let it cool good before you feed it, sure don't want to scald their mouth.

Good luck!

 

[GoWyo]

Only feed about half a coffee can at first.  Just enough for a taste at first and work them up gradually.  We always have trouble getting them to eat it.  Last year we stirred in some molasses with it and they liked it better.

 

[wonderchic]

Thanks for the post, I have wondered about this method.  We have been feeding steamed corn to my nephews steer... would I use that in the crock pot or regular corn?

Whole corn, start with a small batch like 3 pounds of dry matter work up from there as they get use to it. It will surprise you how big it cooks up too. What you plan to feed in the AM start the night before and let it cool good before you feed it, sure don't want to scald their mouth.

Good luck!

Thank you so much.  We only feed a total of 4 cups of the corn a day (2 am, 2 pm)  I think my regular size crock pot would work. lol.  So...on the low or warm heat setting all day?  And I assume you add enough water to cover it, or more?

I am so glad someone asked this question!!

 

[paj315]

I am planning to start adding some cooked corn to his feed and gradually work the amount up. This may be a dumb question but how long should I cook it for ?

 

[frostback]

A easy way is to use a crock pot. What ever amount of corn you start with you will need double the amount of water. Just start it the night before for a morning feeding and then refill and start for the evening feeding. Right now with it still being darker at night you may need to play with the start times as your duration between feeding may not be 12 hours apart.

 

[ba]

Coo it be like hominy

 

[doc-sun]

I am planning to start adding some cooked corn to his feed and gradually work the amount up. This may be a dumb question but how long should I cook it for ?

If you get the right combination of finisher cooked corn beet pulp rice bran and enough water to cool off the corn and increase pallitability you can add fat and volume. I feed a warm ration. Other options are some corn oil and barley too.