The use of cottonseed when feeding deer is becoming more popular due to it's high protein, fat, and fiber content. It has been shown that deer that consume cottonseed naturally get bigger antlers.
| Cottonseed | Corn |
Protein
| 21% (Min) | 7.5% (Min) |
Fat
| 15% (Min) | 3% (Min) |
| Fiber | 30% (Max) | 2.3% (Max) |