Creep Feeding Tips

by Cal Dewitt, Livestock Specialist

Creep feed is an important tool to increase your calves’ performance and achieve your nutrition goals through weaning. We excited to share with you our top 3 creep feeding tips from Hueber Feed.

Creep feed provides essential nutrients that help calves grow faster and develop a stronger immune system before weaning. By introducing creep feed at the right age, you support rumen development, which improves digestion and enhances overall health. This tool helps ensure calves transition smoothly from milk to solid feed, promoting better weight gain and setting the foundation for future productivity.

Here are the top 3 creep feeding tips from Hueber Feed:

1. You can introduce creep feed at an early age, but the calf’s rumen will not be able to digest it completely until they are about 2 months old. We recommend offering creep feed at 6 weeks of age and keeping a fresh supply in a creep feeder.
2. Calves eating creep feed will consume 1-1.5% of their body weight. As the calf grows, so should their intake. Keep enough creep feed in your feeders to supply enough feed for all calves. Clean out your creep feeder regularly to avoid spoiled feed.
3. Place your creep feeder under a shaded spot in your pasture. Calves like to stay cool and perform better when not under stress. Placing your creep feeder under a shaded spot not only keeps your calves cool but also keeps your feed from getting hot and spoiling.

These creep feeding tips from Hueber Feed highlight best practices for maintaining intake and optimizing your calves’ growth and nutrition goals.

Hueber Feeds offers various creep feed options to fit your operation’s specific needs. Contact your local Hueber Feeds Representative to discuss your specific needs.