Cobalt blocks

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J.O.Y. Farm

Discussion Starter · Nov 28, 2013

I have looked at this a bit.. And found quite a few breeders in my area use a cobalt block and swear by it. Says it helps with fertility and such.. (Stronger heats, more fertile heats ect.) just wondering if any of you guys had thoughts on it?? If I can find it at a feed store close by I think I may give it a try!

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ksalvagno

· #2 · Nov 29, 2013

If you trust the people you have talked to, then why not. Have to admit I have never used it.

J.O.Y. Farm

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 29, 2013

I mean it can't hurt any if it's a block right??
If it won't cause any harm I don't see any harm in trying it out and seeing if it does help any...

goathiker

· #4 · Nov 29, 2013

I thought I answered this, weird :shrug: Anyway, I used to use them when I could find them.

J.O.Y. Farm

Discussion Starter · #5 · Nov 29, 2013

I'll see if I can find any... Or if my feed store will order one for me..
Do you think it helped Jill?

goathiker

· #6 · Nov 29, 2013 (Edited)

Oh yeah, I think they do help. I wish I could find them now. They would help so much with anemia. The goats do need iodine to use the colbalt so, make sure it supplies that as well or give kelp.

J.O.Y. Farm

Discussion Starter · #7 · Nov 29, 2013

One of the guys near me couldn't find them anymore... He had to ship on a full pallet of them.. That would take me forever to go through! Lol! Maybe he will donate some to the auction and raffles we do at shows

lol!

Ok

thanks

J.O.Y. Farm

Discussion Starter · #8 · Nov 29, 2013

Of corse.. My TSC has every block under the sun.. BUT a cobalt one :roll: will have to check the feed store..

goathiker

· #9 · Nov 29, 2013

I don't know why they got so hard to find. Maybe the raw mineral is dangerous for workers? Your oats will provide a decent amount and using in the shell peanuts for treats would provide more.

J.O.Y. Farm

Discussion Starter · #10 · Nov 29, 2013

It sure stinks :/
Like roasted peanuts?
Ok thanks Jill

goathiker

· #11 · Nov 29, 2013

Yeah, I use plain salted peanuts for people. They love them.

J.O.Y. Farm

Discussion Starter · #12 · Nov 29, 2013

Cool, thanks

I'll have to see if they like them

J.O.Y. Farm

Discussion Starter · #13 · Nov 29, 2013

Found them on Amazon! http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0029...385695763&sr=8-1-spell&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
Just not sure I want to pay that shipping... :/

Jessica84

· #14 · Nov 29, 2013

Have you talked to a feed store???? I keep every block out for goats and cows including the cobalt. I actually got the cobalt on accident the feed store goofed but everything went ape crazy over it so we keep that out as well.....they have settled down on it now

J.O.Y. Farm

Discussion Starter · #15 · Nov 29, 2013

No not yet

I'm headed there to pick up a few things tomorrow so will ask while I'm there

and if not, I will do some more talking to other breeders at shows this summer

see where they get theirs

BCG

· #16 · Nov 29, 2013

I just bought cobalt slow release bolus's that are good for 3 yrs. Cobalt is utilized in the rumen to produce vitamin b12. The increased vit b12 promotes cell growth and energy production. Increases appetite and feed efficiency.

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