Maybe notarsenicbad. But I had it hammered into my head from day one that alfalfa was unnecessary unless you were feeding super-hard-keeping/super-hard-working racehorses or something. Or broodmares. Whatever. I was NOT feeding it to MY horses. My first horse as a kid was a badly found...
Alfalfa is a leguminous plant which is an excellent fodder for cattle. -Twinkle Byanon123868— On Nov 03, 2010 Alfalfa is a largely used supplement in china. Byivanka— On Mar 10, 2008 Alfalfa has deep roots that supply plant leaves with many vitamins and minerals. The plant is helpful ...
While most horses do well and thrive on agrass hay diet, other horses with different needs and medical conditions are better suited to being fed a diet of grass/alfalfa mix, or an exclusively all alfalfa. Should I lunge my horse with a saddle on?
What crop of hay is best for horses? The compromise for most U.S. horses is a good qualitygrass-alfalfa mix hay. An inexpensive hay analysis will tell you the level of crude protein, total digestible nutrients, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium in the hay. Can horses founder in...
While alfalfa is a good source of protein, it may not be a good choice for some horses. Protein metabolism produces more heat and can impair a horse’s ability to dissipate it. Extra protein must also be urinated away, which can lead to dehydration. Before feeding hay, always check it ...
There is a great post on TheEquinest that speaks to thevarious types of hay and they include detailed photos! I’m going to use their list of types to make sure I have a relatively thorough list but check out their post if you want to see what they say about hay and horses. ...
but only just enough to make me feel better. We camped in alfalfa fields, strolled between the rows of old planes parked in hay fields just off the runway, shuffled through canvas tents to peer at the books and hardware and second-hand clothes on sale, and sat cross-legged in the grass...
This shot better shows the pastures and shelters for the horses. Horse Stable Heather Morris, Skogman Realty Horse Stable Love all the hay sitting above. Looking Into the Stable Building Heather Morris, Skogman Realty Looking Into the Stable Building ...
“We have been feeding deer all winter. Should we stop cold turkey, slowly reduce the amount of corn, or keep feeding as we have for the rest of the winter? We just want to do the right thing.” “I am sick. I had no idea we could be harming deer by feeding them. We mostly ...
including alfalfa hay and milk to the plant, with the end product bound for the port of Oakland, California, and then store shelves around the world. "For us as dairymen, the plant provides long-term stability," Olsen said. "You know you're going to have someone to sell to." And th...