Calf Creep Feeding Calculator

This calculator helps to estimate the potential returns on your creep feeding program by changing variables. For a breakdown of all the variables that can affect a creep feeding program, see our full guide to creep feeding calves.

Step 1: Feed Cost
Number of calves*
Days on creep feed*
Average daily feed intake (lbs per head)*
Cost of creep feed (¢ per lb, delivered)
Step 2: Other Costs
Creep Feeder Cost
This cost will be divided over a period of 10 years with spring and fall calf feeding cycles. You can request current pricing on a Farmco creep feeder here.
Labor ($/hr)
Time (minutes/day)
Miscellaneous Costs
Fuel, feed additives, etc.
Step 3: Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR)
(Note that this value can vary widely based on factors such as daily feed intake, available forage, and genetics.)
Estimate feed conversion ratio (FCR) using the crude protein (CP)% of the creep feed?*
- Yes, I want to use the feed CP% to estimate FCR
- No, I want to enter a custom FCR number
Creep feed crude protein % (CP%)*
Please enter a number from 1 to 45.
Estimated feed conversion ratio (FCR):
Lbs of feed per lb of weight gain. (This number is calculated with a formula developed using information published by the University of Georgia Extension.)
Enter your own estimated feed conversion ratio (FCR)*
Enter a whole number representing lbs of feed per lb of weight gain. The FCR you enter will be used in the calculations that follow.
Please enter a number from 1 to 20.
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FCR for calculations
Step 4: Sale Price
(Note that heavier animals may be discounted due to price slides/weight discounts.)
Estimated Sale Price ($/lb)
You can see this week’s feeder steer prices here.
Results
Cost of feed per head:
Total cost of feed:
Other costs:
Total costs of creep feeding:
Average daily gain (lbs per head):
Total gain:
Estimated marginal returns:
Estimated net profits of creep feeding:
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Step 1: Feed Cost

Step 2: Other Costs

Step 3: Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR)

Step 4: Sale Price

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