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What should you plant for a hay field for horses and if you answer timothy brome and alfalfa what percentage?
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∙ 12y ago
I was actually just talking to this woman I am buying a horse from and we were talking about what needs to be in hay. Try avoiding grass and weeds in your hay. The hay should be green when its rolled and not yellow/brown because there is more protein if it's green. Lots of alfalfa. I can't give a good percentage, but make sure you have lots. I'm not sure about brome... But tomothy isn't as important as alfalfa so I'm just going to say anywhere from 5-25%.
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What animals eat alfalfa?
Alfalfa is often used as feed for horses. It is also fed to cows. Rabbits can eat alfalfa but should be fed timothy grass.
What should you feed your Pet Rabbit You should give them sheep poo.?
you can feed them alfalfa or timothy hay
What is alfalfa good for?
Alfalfa is often fed to horses to give the horse more energy. However, if fed to a horse, it should be in very, very small quantities because alfalfa is a legume- not normal grass- and legumes are very, very rich. Alfalfa will cause stones in the stomach because of how rich it is, and these stones can kill a horse when they grow to a large enough size. I avoid alfalfa at all costs just to be on the safe side, and my horse is fine without it.
What is best for chinchilla alfalfa or timothy hay?
Timothy hay should be their staple hay. you do not want to give alot of alfalfa hay because it is high in calcium and too much calcium is not good for chinchillas. some other safe hays/grasses chinchillas can have are: broome, bermuda, meadow, oat, bluegrass, and mountain.
What precautions should you take when changing your horses diet from alfalfa to grass hay?
You don't really have to worry, because alfalfa and hay are pretty much the the same. Unless you horse don't like hay of alfalfa, don't do it. (I dout your doesn't like hay.
Is alfalfa good for horses?
Good quality hay can provide most of the nutrients a horse needs. Hay can be grass hay (ex. Timothy) or Legume, more commonly called Alfalfa. Legume hays are much higher in protein than grass hays, although, it should not be the only source of forage for young, growing horses, due to its high Phospherous level. Grass hay and Legume hay mixed is a great choice of forage, other than grass, for horses.
Is there a difference between alfalfa hay and alfalfa meal?
There is. Alfalfa hay is exactly that, hay. Your horse should never eat a first or second cutting. This is usually what dairy cows eat, the protein content is too high for a horse. Alfalfa meal is chopped alfalfa hay mixed with other things incuding molasses. Horses love alfalfa meal and it is a great thing to feed if you have a 'hard keeper'. (a horse that is hard to keep weight on) But remember, just like any sweet feed or grain it has a higher protein percentage and can make your horse run a little 'hot'.
What steps should be taken to help ensure the health of a mother rabbit?
A pregnant/lactating rabbit should be fed a pellet that is alfalfa-based rather than timothy hay-based.
Is it dangerous for horses to eat cow vetch?
I have never heard of 'Cow' Vetch, but i have heard of Crown Vetch and it is toxic to horses. It is best to remove the plant from your property, and feeding alfalfa can help to 'cure' the poisoning. However there is another type of Vetch that is perfectly fine to feed to horses, but is a legume like alfalfa hay and should be fed sparingly.
How much alfalfa do you feed an adult horse?
Alfalfa is highly nutritious and rich in Calcium. But it can cause Entroliths (Stones) in he intestines/stomach. It's recommended that alfalfa not make up a large portion of a horses diet. 5 -10 pounds is about as much as you should feed daily.
Can horses get sick from alfalfa pellets?
Yes they can. Alfalfa is high in protein and calcium and can cause mineral and vitamin imbalances if fed improperly. However that being said it is a good source of nutrition if fed correctly. You can add just a few pounds of it to a horses diet and see a marked improvement in most cases. You should always consult with your equine vet before changing a horses diet.
What percentage of a horses diet should be forage if he is a light work?
About 75 to 80 percent.
