Oats are a good source of energy and are the most popular and safest grain to feed to livestock & wildlife. Oats contain fats, starches, and a good percentage of protein (11-13%). Grain is an original “natural food,” a vital source of the nutrients animals need for life. Oats planted in food plots for deer and other wildlife can be planted with winter legumes such as clover, winter peas and brassicas such as Radish, Rape, Turnip or Kale.