Can you use non-iodized cattle mixing salt to salt your hides? If not what is the best type to get? I have been getting it from WASCO but the shipping is outrageous. Thanks!
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I use morton all perpose salt and get it at a locale feed store for $4.00 per 50#
Usually local hardware/feed stores will carry 50# bags of fine table salt for around $7 or$8
I use the cattle salt works fin just make sure it doesnt have anything else add besides maybe the non-caking stuff.
Kim
Some rock salt contains other chemicals and shouldn't be used. The cattle salt is fine, table salt is fine - even iodized salt will work in a pinch. I use kosher salt a lot, but only on circumcised animals.
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You get it at your local feed store for around $4 per 50#...works great