What are u guys paying a sack for big v pellets, a14 percent?

My sister feeds this stuff.. she's in Arkansas and said she pays $10.50. 

Thanks for replying 

We feed their heratige line. Senor & professional. Very happy with the feed. My horses are healthy & look great. 

What is "big"??

We are feeding the 12% and it just went up from 10.50 to (I think) 11.95. We are in Arkansas

I feed it in Texas and it just went up to  12.50 this month from 10.50 

Everything is going up. I use to feed the 12 % pellets and was just wondering what they were now!!

"Big V" 

https://www.bigvfeeds.com/

I can't say that I'm really impressed by what I saw. I got a little bay gelding from my sister that was on this feed. I changed him to my program and I've seen so much improvement over the last month.. I don't think she was feeding the recommended amount though. But I wasn't excited by what I saw on any of the horses. 

They make cattle feed in the same plant and all seem to be alfalfa meal based. That makes expensive alfalfa if you have other alfalfa options in your area. All formulas seem to have corn in them. I think that there are better choices. Perhaps other brands are more expensive, but there is no way to make a quality product cheaply. just my opinion here. 

This is very true... but I'm also fed up with certain feed companies lack of quality control in their higher end feeds as well. When you drop $30+ on a sack of feed and open to find chunks of corn,  or mold or foreign pellets mixed in, it's extremely frustrating! I've found corn, oats, a half of a giant cockroach, straw pieces, cat food, and stuff I couldn't figure out! Lol! I realize things happen but either I have the worst luck or quality and/or lack of caring dedicated employees is becoming more frequent. I'm looking at a local feed company now and while it's not very well known, I did get confirmation that they do not produce medicated cattle feed in their plant.. that's a huge plus for me. 

This is why I have been a Loyal BlueBonnet fan for 25 plus years. I have been feeding Triple Crown Lite for the last 4 years to my IR gelding with no complaints. 

Well this is one of my mares on big v heritage feed " Professional " & I don't think she looks to bad & on the barrels, she will run a hole in the wind.

And she's a Beauty too.

She looks absolutely great! I don't know which line they are using but like I said, I don't think they feed anywhere near the recommended amount .. because all I saw was a "scoop" given to each one.. also the forage plays a big part in it as well and regular dental,  deworming exercise etc etc.. I shouldn't have blamed the fed so quickly,  my bad.. I'm sure it's a very fine feed.

I bit the bullet today and bought what might be considered a "cheap" feed not made by a big national brand but I do know the mill is "safe". After having to travel back into town, yet again, to return 2 bags that I just bought yesterday because of big nasty clumps of yuck I found in both bags upon opening.  I was refunded $61 ... for 2 bags of feed. I'm tired of it, fed up and just feel like there's a better more economical way. Especially the way things are headed... down the toilet... belts are tightening 

Thank You. She is a very special mare

Even blue bonnet lately let some cat food get into their higher feel line!! Triple crown has had chunks of mold, foreign feed etc. that's why I'm sticking with renew gold. 

Unless it's recently changed Big V is NOT an ionophore free manufacturer. I called the company and spoke to their nutritionist. That's really enough for me, I can't risk feeding feed that might have ionoohores in it.

I have been using feeds from the Heritage line produced by Big V for many years.  All horses have done great on it.  Feed is always very consistent quality, clean and fresh.  I have never had an issue with a single bag.  I use 2400 lbs per month.  I will also add that I buy from a feed store that handles and stores the feed correctly and has a quick and continuous inventory turn over.

In all the years that I have been using BlueBonnet I have never gotton one bad bag of feed, the stores that I have always dealt with move the feed really fast, they never sit on the shelves like some places do. Feed is always fresh and clean, The feed store that I get my feed from now is the cleanest store I have ever bought from, I think it just depends on where you buy your feed, I trust BlueBonnet and since they mill Triple Crown Lite, I have never had issues with it either. BUT I did try Renew Gold once about 3 years back just to check it out to see what it was like, So I picked up a few bags at Tractor Supply well that was a mistake.. Took them back!!! They called me when they got a fresh load in of Renew Gold, it was a nice feed. But I just wanted to see what it was all about.

Yep I knew about the Cat food in a few bags of the high end of BlueBonnets feed , I called and talked to the Rep in my area about it, I bought a few bags no problem with it, but since BlueBonnet is still milling Triple Crown feeds I will keep using the Lite for my IR gelding, hes been on it for about 4 years now and always been fresh. The Rep is a really great lady and she told me if I ever had a problem with either feed to please call her first.

Edited to add: If BlueBonnet ever stoped milling Triple Crown Feeds then I will go to the Ex Factor. I bet my bottom dollar that the bad Triple Crown you had was not milled at BlueBonnet, Triple Crown has I think 3 different mills that mill their feed. 

Ha! Yes it was me that discovered kitty chow in my bluebonnet x factor... and then finding out that feed wasn't actually milled by Bluebonnet at their mill made me feel a tad slighted with the company. However... they took care of that for me and I got my money back immediately, no problems . They stood behind their feed and quality control. I do like bluebonnet and the reps I've talked to. So the thing is that a feed is only as  good as the mill that's making it. Triple crown is milled by bluebonnet, but not available at every store, definitely not available at TSC and most feed stores. In my area only certain select stores carry TC that has been milled by Bluebonnet exclusively.  If I'm not mistaken, TC is also and widely milled by Purina now, to make it more available.   My usual feed store ordered some bags of the TC sr. Gold for me .. feed arrived yesterday, fresh off the truck.. I went and picked up my 2 bags... got them home and opened them up to find a nasty clumpy mess .. I was extremely disappointed. These clumps were all throughout the entire bag .. I opened both to see.  My feedstore made it right and refunded me and apologized... I know it wasn't their fault, they are very good about keeping fresh stock and rotating. Things happen,  I get it... I know TC is a very reputable company. My incident is probably uncommon... I'm telling yall, I have this weird thing about finding these things in my feed! Lol! It's a curse! I chose not to replace my TC sr gold bags.. I personally did not care for the texture of the Gold .. I thought it would be more similar to the original sr.. its way more dry beet pulp based, IMO and I don't want to have to deal with the choke issue. I may have just gotten the worst 2 bags of the lot.. (it wouldn't surprise me) the feed manager told me he opened a few more bags from that shipment to check after seeing my bags and they seemed ok... kinda funky smelling but not anything like my bags. I'm not saying anything bad about Bluebonnet or TC  or even purina ... There are more satisfied customers than not.. my issues were just random incidents that could probably happen with any company.. its how they handle it that makes the biggest difference.  I've learned to just go back to the store directly and let them deal with the feed companies, I get my money back and move on. So these bags of TC were milled by Purina for TC. I know that for a fact.. because I ask .. because I'm annoying lol! 

On the Big V feed, they mill cattle feed, but is it medicated? I'm curious and concerned and I want to let my sister know if it's indeed medicated cattle feed that they are milling on the same equipment as the horse feed. That could be a huge potential risk. So this feed I picked up today, I emailed and called the company and asked some dealers.. it took a while to get someone to answer me, I imagine that's not a question they get very often. The nutritionist from that company contacted me this morning and confirmed for me that they do not even produce medicated feed and haven't for several years to avoid any possible contamination.  That gives me great peace of mind. It's not high end, fancy bags and all the extra goodies in it, it's a pretty basic 14/10 pellet but it's clean, smells and feels fresh.. it saves me from the long drive to town and runs about half the price of those designer feeds. Hopefully it'll end up working out for us. 

Im not sure you got an accurate answer. They advertise medicated cattle feed for sale on their website. If ( if) they're still making it it's highly unlikely it's made in a separate location . It might be bagged in a different area but that really doesn't matter.
 When I asked them I was told that they did make medicated feed but they flushed their lines . * There's to way to flush a line completely . When it takes less than a tablespoon of Rumensin in a ton of feed to cause problems in a horse it's not worth it (ask me how I know ;-) )

It's definitely a good feed, good value, if it's coming from an ionophore free mill.  

ETA: 

picture of medicated feed  from website

Liana, I have a question. If you know this about the medicated feed then why did you recommend this feed to me ? Gee thanks 

If I recommended the feed to you it would've been before I had talked to them. I did use the feed (before I talked to them), and liked it . According to your fb posts, you've had some colic problems in the past. IDK if you were feeding it when you had those problem but that can be a sign of ionophore poisoning. 

Oh he** now thats scary to think you are feeding a safe feed and trust a mill thats making it.

Its just scary all the way around! 

Unless you make yourself thats the only way you will know 100% of the time how, and what is in it.  Same with our grocery stores and food chains.

This is why I dont take anybodys word on just anything, if I plan on trying a different feed I always just go to the source and find out for my self. Because it can really be upsetting to find out its not what you thought it was. I dont have any worries at all with what I feed, I found what I trusted years ago and just stuck with it. And you are Right it can be scary all the way around, just do some homework.

Probably need to call them directly and ask if you really want to dig for the information.  So, I'll share my experience with this feed I just bought to try .. on their website it does in fact say they offer a medicated cattle feed/starter with lasalocid. I decided it was a hard pass for me.. then the nutritionist contacted me apologizing for the delay in getting back to me, he said they USE to make that medicated feed but haven't in several years ... they had just not updated their website or Facebook pages .. in that long?? Hmmmm. It makes me wonder. But I was assured that they no longer make that and that he would make sure the information would be updated. Maybe that's the case with Big V ??? I think the best case scenario is to only purchase feed from mills that you know are 100% FREE from any medicated feeds. I wanted to use Nutrena but after the answers I got from them in regards to ionophores I just didn't feel very confident and I knew if my horse looked the least bit off or acting strange I would be freaking out over the feed so I had to pass. Bluebonnet is 100% the safest choice around here it seems. 

No, My older mares that had coliced were not on this feed at the time we lost them to colic. You said IF you recommended the feed, yes you did. You recommended the Professional to me. I have the post so don't give me the IF I recommended it to you. You did & I can prove it. I don't know what your problem is with me but it sucks 

We have contacted them directly. We know someone in high management who works for them. I'm going to trust them rather than crap from people on fb or here 

Heritage Performance pellets 14% (9%fat) $17.50 per 50 lb bag.  I buy from the BigV store at the mill.

Thats what I feed the heritage brand. All my horses are healthy & happy. Come see my 25 year old that is on their heritage senior feed. She looks wonderful along with all my horses 

I have no problem at all with you. We both know why you don't like me. 

I hope you realize you're the one that called me out, not the other way around. 
I wasn't stalking your Facebook at all, you're posts were on my feed and o read them (and offered prayers for your horses). 

What did they say when you contacted them? Do they produce medicated feed on same lines as horse feed? I'm just asking for my sister really... since you know someone on the inside... if you don't mind sharing. 

Lianna, Thats funny. First off why do you think I don't like you ? I never said I didn't. I have no idea why you think that. I didn't call you out. I just asked why you refered a feed to me that you are now bashing. You know my phone #. You can call me anytime to discuss like adults what your issue is. I have always had respect for you but lately you have commented on posts I have made here & I have no clue why. Like your snyde comment on an old post I made regarding Heather & her simply equine herbs. Stalking you on fb LOL. I never said that. What is wrong with you. Where did you get that ? I'm done with this post but if you want to discuss anything feel free to call me. I doubt you will but the offer from me is there. Have a nice evening 

Was that Bluebonnet feed?  If so, was it old?

I am trying to switch to Omega Force, but my feedstore is always out.  I have been pretty happy with the LoneStar Intensify line, I use the Prime Performance, may have to stay with it.

The pics I posted were not from Bluebonnet. The only time I've ever found anything odd in bluebonnet was the x factor, I found cat food.  That was the only time I had an issue with the Bluebonnet. They made it right and explained things to me. I have nothing against bluebonnet but I will not be using that particular feed again... other than that,  the rest of their feed line has been very nice and clean and fresh! 

Ok, thanks!  I am wanting to get away from Lone Star feeds but it is frustrating when the feed store is always out of Bluebonnet.  My racehorses get Woodys and I love it, feed store always has it because a lot of the TB guys use it.  I am really suprised how many trainers use the Lone Star feed even though it is not from a "clean" mill, especially when horses from thier program bring 1.1 million in a sale.  Makes me feel silly for being picky about the mill when mine are worth a fraction of that amount.

Could you put in a order at your feed store for the amount of feed that you want? Thats good that they sell it fast, means its always fresh feed. I would ask about putting in a order so that way you get it when you need it.

You can also do an autoship from chewys.. I know we are all mad at them right now lol. But it is an option if needed for consistency. They carry pretty much all of the BB feeds and stride supplements. 

I did decide to put my daughter's horse on the BB omega force after we found out about the white line issue with his feet .. I figured now wasn't the time to try to be more frugal with feed. He needs high quality nutrition, right now especially.  I know I can count on that from this particular feed for him.