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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.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoShires eat the same as any other horse! The eat grass hay and shop bought feed! They do need larger quantities though!
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∙ 14y agoI have never met a horse that doesn't eat alfalfa. And because of his size he will probably need more alfalfa than most.
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What kinds of hay do horses eat?
They can eat all kinds of hay. Alfalfa, grass,oat,pea, these are all good fodder for horses.
Will horses eat alfalfa?
yyes you can if you have a horse!! barley is an oat and horses love oats
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.
Why is moldy alfalfa bad for horses to eat?
It's not just moldy alfalfa that's bad for them, any moldy hay can cause colic and lead to death.
What is timothy hay?
A perennial grass that is native to Europe and excellent fodder for horses and rabbits. It is often combined with clover or alfalfa.
What is the best type of food for horses?
Grass. Grass is essential in a horses diet. Aflalfa is a good source of protein, but horses don't need it in excess. Too much alfalfa can result in stones in the stomach that require surgery to remove. A small bit of alfalfa mixed with normal grass, like Bermuda can be good. usually is alfalfa but grass mix with alfalfa is the best for horses.
What can you do with alfalfa?
Alfalfa is used as an animal feed. Horses, cows, sheep it it.
What kinds of hay do horses eat?
They can eat all kinds of hay. Alfalfa, grass,oat,pea, these are all good fodder for horses.
Will horses eat alfalfa?
yyes you can if you have a horse!! barley is an oat and horses love oats
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 do horses prey on?
Grass, hay, alfalfa, oats...
What can under weight horses eat?
Feed them alfalfa
Is wheat hay mix safe for horses?
I use it in combination with alfalfa, my horses love it!
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.
Which will horses not eat Alfalfa straw hay or carrots?
I am sure that it is Alfalfa!! I my riding level one on horse last month with that question!!
What was the secret of parthian military success?
feeding their horses alfalfa in the winter
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.
