Palatability, as well as the protein level, are keys to success of intake. The intake level is the key to rapid growth. In general, higher protein feeds tend to be more palatable, thus creep feeds are higher in protein. Medication to prevent coccidosis is recommended. Many times because of convenience, medication and lack of proper mixing equipment, purchasing a commercial creep feed may be a wise decision.
Lambs tend to start quicker on feeds in a meal form and when feed is kept fresh.
Usually all creep rations will include an energy feedstuff, a protein source, a roughage source, and dust inhibitors or palatability enhancers. Corn is most often used as an energy feed while soybean meal is a good protein source. Molasses is most often used to keep dustiness down and also to enhance acceptance. I prefer to use extruded soybean meal because of the high oil content that keeps the dust to a minimum. The following is an example ration that can be used after the lambs have been weaned, until market.