millet????

[kyhillbilly]

I hunt a farm that normally has acres and acres of corn or soybean. This year it has millet(is that spelled correctly). DO DEER LIKE MILLET

[custom102004]

the correct spelling is milo, and yes deer feed on it also it is grown for cattle feed so u can expect results from it just like the other crops from whitetails. happy huntin!!!!!

[DocHolladay]

i say its 2 different things. millet is is a small seeded grass and milo is sorghum, if you follow me. looked it up and get different answers. but yes deer do feed on it and it is as good as corn and soybeans for attractiveness. aslo welcome to the forum. hope you find everything you need and enjoy your stay.

[progers]

Yes, millet and milo are two seperate plants but, are related. It should attract the deer, along with other wildlife, especially birds.

Millet is equivelent to wheat.

Millet is tasty, with a mildly sweet, nut-like flavor and contains a myriad of beneficial nutrients. It is nearly 15% protein, contains high amounts of fiber, B-complex vitamins including niacin, thiamin, and riboflavin, the essential amino acid methionine, lecithin, and some vitamin E. It is particularly high in the minerals iron, magnesium, phosphorous, and potassium.

Millet grows well on poorly fertilized and dry soils and fits well in hot climates with short rainfall periods and cool climates with brief warm summers. The plants need good drainage, have a low moisture requirement and do not do well in waterlogged soils.

Millet is highly nutritious, non-glutinous and like buckwheat and quinoa, is not an acid forming food so is soothing and easy to digest. In fact, it is considered to be one of the least allergenic and most digestible grains available and it is a warming grain so will help to heat the body in cold or rainy seasons and climates.

[kyhillbilly]

Thank you all for your help. I was worried when I found out what had been planted this year. I feel better now. Thanks again.

[KwackWacker]

Before you deer hunt over that millet, make sure you drag your shotgun out of the closet and dust a couple of doves over that field. Millet is a traditional dove crop. They love it. Deer like it as well.

[DocHolladay]

dont mean to change the subject, but im with kwack. here in TN, millet is one of the top places to hunt dove. the season opens this thur.(sept. 1) at 12 noon. id like to be there but i have to work. if you live here and own a millet field you can rake in the cash to let people hunt it. usually $7-10 a head.

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