Himalayan Salt Lick Block with Rope – 5–6 lb
Best for goats, sheep, deer and foals
- Rope included
- 8 packs, 1–50
- 100% natural
From$8.80as low as $5.50 / block
Natural Himalayan Salt Licks
Himalayan Salt Licks for Animals & Livestock
A good salt lick gives your animals steady, free-choice access to the salt they need. Our Himalayan salt lick blocks are solid pieces of natural rock salt, each with a rope fitted, ready to hang in a stall, pasture or tree line. They're made for horses, cattle, goats, sheep and deer, and come in three sizes from 5 to 10 lb.
- 100% natural rock salt
- Rope included
- No additives
5 to 10 lb blocksRope on every block
100% naturalHimalayan salt only
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5 to 10 lb Three block sizes
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Packs of 1–50 Lower price per block as you buy more
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Rope Included Ready to hang
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Ships from Maryland Arrives in 3–5 business days
Salt lick basics
What Is a Salt Lick?
The short answer
A salt lick is a block of salt that animals lick to get sodium, a mineral their bodies need but can't store for long. Farmers hang or set salt lick blocks in barns and pastures so animals can take salt whenever they want it. In the wild, deer and other grazing animals visit natural salt licks, which are spots where salt and minerals build up in the soil.
- Dense, hard block that wears slowly
- Rope fitted for hanging off the ground
- Free-choice salt, animals take what they need
- Natural pink Himalayan rock salt
- 3 block sizes in 8 pack sizes
Why Do Animals Lick Salt?
Sodium helps animals keep their water balance, move nerve signals and use their muscles. Grass, hay and most grains are low in sodium, so grazing animals often don't get enough from feed alone.
Animals lose more salt when they sweat, work hard, produce milk or live in hot weather, and that's when you'll see them licking more.
Himalayan Salt Lick Blocks in Three Sizes
Every salt lick block is the same natural Himalayan salt with a rope fitted. Pick the weight that fits your animals and how many of them will share it.
Himalayan Salt Lick Block with Rope – 8–9 lb
Best for horses, ponies and small herds
- Rope included
- 8 packs, 1–50
- 100% natural
From$12.90as low as $8.06 / block
Himalayan Salt Lick Block with Rope – 9–10 lb
Best for cattle, large herds and pastures
- Rope included
- 8 packs, 1–50
- 100% natural
From$14.90as low as $9.31 / block
Shop Himalayan Salt Licks
Pick 5–6 lb or 8–9 lb, then a pack size. The more blocks you buy, the less you pay per block.
Size guide
Which Salt Lick Size Is Right for Your Animals?
Use this as a starting point. If several animals share one salt lick, size up or hang a second block so the shy ones get a turn.
| Animal | Suggested block | Where to hang it | Good to know |
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| Horses & ponies | 8–9 lb | Stall wall or run-in shed, near water | Horses lose a lot of salt in sweat, so they use more in summer and during work. |
| Cattle & cows | 9–10 lb | Fence post or covered feeding area | Larger herds may need more than one block. Spread them out to avoid crowding. |
| Deer | 5–6 lb or 8–9 lb | Tree or post along a trail, on your own land | Check your state's rules before placing a deer salt lick. |
| Goats & sheep | 5–6 lb | Barn wall or fence at head height | Plain salt has no added copper, which matters for sheep. |
| Foals & small stock | 5–6 lb | Low enough to reach, off the ground | Smaller blocks are easier to replace as they wear. |
Find your animal
Salt Licks for Horses, Cattle, Deer, Goats and Sheep
Each animal uses a salt lick a little differently. Our guides cover block size, placement and what to watch for.
Why Himalayan salt
Himalayan Salt Lick vs. Pressed Salt Block
Most feed stores sell white or brown pressed blocks made from salt crystals squeezed together. A Himalayan salt lick is cut from solid rock salt instead. Here's how they compare.
| Item | NutriSalt Himalayan salt lick | Typical pressed salt block |
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| How it's made | Cut from natural rock salt | Salt crystals pressed into a block, sometimes with binders |
| Hardness | Very dense, wears down slowly | Softer, easier to bite and crumble |
| In wet weather | Holds up better, still lasts longest under cover | Can soften and break apart faster |
| Added ingredients | None, no molasses, dye, iodine or filler | Varies; some add iodine, trace minerals or molasses |
| Hanging | Rope already fitted | Usually needs a holder or tray |
| Mess on the ground | Little, since the block stays hung up | Can leave salty mud around the block |
Honest answer
Salt Lick vs. Mineral Lick or Block: What's the Difference?
Himalayan salt is mostly sodium chloride. It also holds small amounts of natural trace minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron, which give it its pink color. Those amounts are small, so we don't sell our salt lick as a complete mineral supplement.
A mineral lick, mineral block or loose mineral is a formulated product with set levels of minerals like copper, zinc, selenium and phosphorus, often made for one species. Many owners give both: a plain salt lick free choice, plus mineral licks matched to their animals and their local soil and hay.
How to use
How to Hang and Care for Your Salt Lick
A few small steps make a salt lick block last longer and keep it clean.
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Hang it off the ground
Use the rope to hang the block at about head or shoulder height, so it stays out of mud and manure.
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Keep clean water close
Animals drink more after they take salt. Always hang a salt lick where fresh water is easy to reach.
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Put it under cover
Rain slowly dissolves any salt. A spot under a roof, shed or tree canopy makes the block last much longer.
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Give shy animals a chance
In a group, bossy animals may guard the block. Hang a second one in a different spot.
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Check it every week or two
Look for thin spots or cracks and swap in a new block before it breaks and falls.
About NutriSalt
Where Our Himalayan Salt Comes From
Our salt is mined in the Salt Range of Punjab, Pakistan, the source of real Himalayan pink salt. Each block is cut and checked by hand for cracks before a rope is fitted. We then ship them to our warehouse in Middle River, Maryland, and pack and send your order from there.
We're a small team that answers the phone ourselves. If you're not sure which salt lick to buy, or how many blocks your herd needs, call us and we'll help you work it out.
Bulk & wholesale
Livestock Salt Blocks in Bulk for Ranches, Stables and Stores
Buying livestock salt blocks for a whole operation? We have salt licks for sale in packs of 1 to 50, so the price per block drops as you buy more. We also quote larger orders for:
- Ranches & cattle operations
- Horse farms & boarding stables
- Hunting clubs & land managers
- Feed stores & resellers
- Single block
- $8.80
- Pack of 10
- $6.60 / block
- Pack of 20
- $6.05 / block
- Pack of 50
- $5.50 / block
- More than 50 blocks
- Ask for a quote
Questions
Salt Lick FAQs
Quick answers about salt licks, sizes, ingredients and shipping.
What is a salt lick?
A salt lick is a block of salt that animals lick to get the sodium they need. Farmers hang or place salt lick blocks in stalls, pastures and woods so horses, cattle, goats, sheep and deer can take salt when their bodies ask for it. Our salt licks are solid Himalayan rock salt with a rope fitted.
Which salt lick block size should I choose?
Choose by animal size and how many animals share the block. The 5–6 lb block suits goats, sheep, deer and foals. The 8–9 lb block suits horses, ponies and small herds. The 9–10 lb block lasts longest and suits cattle or any lick shared by a larger group.
Is a Himalayan salt lick the same as a mineral salt block?
No. A Himalayan salt lick is natural rock salt: mostly sodium chloride with small amounts of trace minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron. A mineral block is a pressed, formulated product with set levels of added minerals. Many owners give both: salt free choice, plus a mineral made for their species.
Is anything added to the salt?
No. Each block is a single piece of natural Himalayan rock salt with a rope fitted. There is no molasses, sugar, dye, iodine or filler. The pink color comes from the small amount of iron naturally found in the salt.
How fast do you ship?
Orders placed by 2 PM Eastern on a business day usually ship the same day from our Maryland warehouse, and delivery then takes 3 to 5 business days. We ship within the contiguous United States, but not to Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.