*Creep feed - What, when & why* ? # Creep feed is the *concentrate feed* offered to new born lambs and kids from *15 th day to 45 th day* # Creep feed promotes *early rumen development*, which supports *early growth* and *weaning* # A typical creep feed should be 1. Soft 2. Easily digestible 3. Should contain *18 to 20% protein* and 70% TDN # Ingredients of creep feed are 1. Cereal grains like Maize 2. Rice or Wheat *bran* 3. GN or Soya *cake* 4. Dal chunni 5. Mineral Mixture 6. Salt # Better to adddd *Coccidiostat*, *Soda bicarb* and *Urine acidifier* (e.g. Ammonium chloride) also # Calcium to phosphorus should be *2:1* ................................................ Note : *_Creep feed can be prepared by farmer itself_* # Best option also