Silage is forage that has been fermented with high-moisture content. If it is not prepared well, the silage produced loses its nutritional value and may be toxic to the sheep. One common disease caused by consumption of poorly-fermented silage is Listeriosis. To produce high-quality silage, ensure the silos are completely airtight. In some cases, you may choose to add water and preservatives to improve preservation. Like most farm animals, sheep need to consume a lot of water.
In some cases, the forage fed to the sheep may not fully supplement their dietary needs. When this happens, it is advised to add concentrates to the sheep's diet. Adding concentrates to their food may increase the quality of their meat, wool and milk.
During the cold season, most farm animals, including sheep, feed on hay. Hay is simply grass that has been cut, dried and packed. Hay varies in quality. The quality of hay made from young green grass is not the same as hay made from mature and dry grass. The quality of hay also varies greatly with the plant species used.
To ensure sheep stay healthy, they are usually fed with corn gluten. It is a byproduct of corn which is fed to sheep and other farm animals to help them stay healthy. Corn gluten is usually mixed with other feed when it is being fed to the sheep. Most farmers mix it with hay.