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Bread is fine to feed SOME horses. At my barn where my two horses live they hay quality is pretty bad. All the horses get hay stretch to supplement the bad quality hay but they also get bread. We don't feed any other grains. All the seven horses sometimes get up to 2 full loaves of bread in a day. That most often includes multi-grain bread and bagels(with raisins!). Still, I wouldn't feed bread EVERY day as it is high in starch. You should NOT feed bread to horses that are prone to laminitis or that have foundered. I would also never feed bread to an overweight horse. I wouldn't feed any horse bread as the sole ration BUT if the horse had no teeth it would be great as an additive to soaked grains. Like anything you feed your horse(carrots, apples, grain etc), you need to give them time to get used to it. You wouldn't dump a huge can of sweet feed into their bin out of nowhere so don't do this with bread either. Work them up from once slice to a whole loaf. Never feed a large amount if your horse has been off bread for more than a couple days. The sudden change could cause colic as with ANY normal grain or apple. To get specifics/nutritional information there are some university studies on feeding bread to horses that can be easily found through internet search. They have concluded that bread is safe. Just know that if you are not careful, it can cause problems, again, as with anything you feed your horse. Lastly, if your horse already has a balanced diet and is doing fine on his high quality hay and grain, don't add bread as a part of his diet. Feed it only as a treat. Four or five slices or a few bagels is fine a couple times a week if your horse is being ridden. Donuts are not considered bread here. Don't feed donuts to your horse!
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∙ 9y agoNo, bread is not good for horses. Bread breaks down into sugar and can cause many health issues, especially for horses with metabolic or insulin issues. If the horse has no health issues you could reasonably feed half a slice of bread (white or wheat) once every other week with little to no real affect.
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∙ 12y agoI wouldn't say it's good for them, but it can be a nice treat every so often.
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Does feeding bread to horses give them worms?
Yes bread can cause colic, especially if it is fed in large quantities or if nothing else is being fed to the horse. Bread had hardly any nutritional value and it is difficult for the horses to digest. If you are looking to give your horse a treat, stick to apples, carrots, and treats marketed especially for horses.
What is a Morgan horses predator?
bread
Why is cod liver oil good for horses?
helps the horses joints
Can horses eat sprinkles?
yes horses can eat icecream. it can't be too good for them though.
Why do horses drool after eating apples?
'cause horses like apples a lot!
Does feeding bread to horses give them worms?
Yes bread can cause colic, especially if it is fed in large quantities or if nothing else is being fed to the horse. Bread had hardly any nutritional value and it is difficult for the horses to digest. If you are looking to give your horse a treat, stick to apples, carrots, and treats marketed especially for horses.
How much bread per horse per day?
Bread is not a good food for horses as it is too high in starch. High starch level can cause ulcers and colic in horses. If you insist on giving a horse bread as a treat limit it to one slice a week per horse.
What is a Morgan horses predator?
bread
Can horses eat Indian Bread Root?
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Is it safe to feed bread and cookies to three horses about a loaf or two a day?
cookies are not really good for them unless they're horse cookies/treats. The loafs of bread won't harm them.
Why is bread popular in Paris?
This is a slice of bread. People in Paris ate bread. I like bread. Do you like bread? Bread is good. Very good. People eat bread because it makes them feel good. Does bread make you feel good? I feel good. There where bakers in Paris. They made the bread. This is a slice of bread. People in Paris ate bread. I like bread. Do you like bread? Bread is good. Very good. People eat bread because it makes them feel good. Does bread make you feel good? I feel good. There where bakers in Paris. They made the bread. This is a slice of bread. People in Paris ate bread. I like bread. Do you like bread? Bread is good. Very good. People eat bread because it makes them feel good. Does bread make you feel good? I feel good. There where bakers in Paris. They made the bread.
Is a loaf of bread everyday good for a horses diet?
NO, you will kill the horse that way, ask a vet for the right things to buy for your horse to feed it
How do you feed horses bread?
Bread is not good for horses as it is high in carbohydrates that break down into sugar. That being said a half slice or so of bread once a week or every other week won't do much harm. Simply tear a slice of bread in half and either place it in the horses feed pan or offer it on your palm ( fingers laying flat out.)
What was eaten in 1560?
stale bread, stew, buffalo, horses
Is it safe to feed horses bread?
Yes, horses can eat bread. However, a diet of predominately bread or largely bread is very bad. Bread itself is not very nutritious, especially to horses. Its starch and carbohydrate content is unsuitable for horses and can be very harmful. Horses are best kept on a mixture of grass, hay, and high-quality feeds. Ask your vet or a knowledgeable worker at a feed store what may be good to feed your horse. However, as an occasional treat, a piece of bread is perfectly acceptable as long as it is not moldy; horses are very sensitive to mold.
What is a good bread?
Persian bread,Garlic bread,and Corn bread.
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