Calculate daily feed costs for cattle, poultry, pigs, sheep, and horses. Compare programs and estimate herd expenses. Free livestock feed calculator, 2026.
A beef cow on pasture costs $1-$3/day. On hay and grain supplementation, costs rise to $2-$5/day. A dairy cow requiring high-energy feed can cost $6-$10/day. Our calculator uses your specific feed types and prices.
Feed cost per pound of gain equals total feed cost divided by pounds of animal weight gained. If a steer gains 3 lbs/day and feed costs $6/day, feed cost per pound of gain is $2. Our tool calculates this automatically.
FCR is pounds of feed consumed per pound of weight gained. Broiler chickens have excellent FCR (~1.8), meaning 1.8 lbs of feed per 1 lb gain. Beef cattle average 6-8:1. Lower FCR means more efficient conversion.
Yes — use our side-by-side comparison to input two different feed programs with their prices and daily requirements. The tool shows which program is more cost-effective for your operation.
Yes, completely free with no signup required. Calculate costs for 7 animal types, multiple feed programs, and export your feed budget as PDF. All calculations are instant.
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