When to stop grain

[Huckleberry]

We stopped grain with our first 4 boys at age 2. I was really worried about the switch but it went well, just wean them slowly off it. I know some people may not agree, but after loosing one of my boys to AC we made the decision to raise the 4 boys this year on no grain or alfalfa and they are way ahead on weight and height compared to the first 4. I am very happy on how it's going so far. They went through one bag of grain with cocci prevention and are now on high quality orchard grass only (free choice) as well as pasture. We have lot's of blackberries to munch on as well. As far as wasted hay, I think that will always be an issue.