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Sweet feed is usually VERY sticky, especially when you first open the bag and its fresh because most sweet feed contains molasses. It is now known that sweet feed is actually not good for a horse. Horses are not meant to consume all of that sugar. It causes a lot of problems with horses, one of the most important being the increase in hoof problems, especially laminitis and founder. Many people are taking their horses off of sweet feed but it has been a common feed for a long time and some people simply don't like change. Old habits are hard to break. I would ask you do some research and find out for yourself why hay and other roughage and whole grains without added sweeteners are much better for your horse or pony and at least consider switching. **Remember - if you decide to switch your horses feed, don't do it overnight. A sudden change in a horses' diet can cause colic which can be lethal. Gradually mix some of the new feed in with what your horse is used to and increase the amount of new feed by just a little every day for at least a week, preferably two weeks** If you'd like more information, I highly recommend reading Pete Ramey's book, called Making Natural Hoof Care Work For You. The book will prove why sugar is so bad for horses as well as suggest better alternative feeding methods. Further down this page is a direct link to Pete Ramey's website. There are also plenty of other good books and articles available on horses health and modern dietary guidelines that strongly suggest eliminating so much sugar from the horses diet.
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What are four different feedstuffs that can be fed to horses?
you can feed horses sweet feed, plain grain, otes, Brome hay, grass, a LITTLE bit of apples like one maby two.
What kind of habitat do Tennessee Walking horses live in?
normal horse food. u could give them hay,oats,pasture feed,sweet feed,for older horses senior feed, and hay cubes if necessary.
Do you feed a duck with a bottle?
No, you are supposed to feed ducks out of your hands.
What do horses feed their young?
wee
How heavy can horses get?
horses can get very heavy it all depends on how much you feed them
Can horses eat sweet feed?
There is no one amount that all horses should eat. A horse only needs sweet feed if it needs more energy to complete it's daily job. A horse should eat between 1.5% and 3% of it's own bodyweight daily and the vast majority of that should be forage such as hay or grass.
Sweet feed keep horses warmer?
The primary source of heat generation from feed is roughage (hay, grass etc.)
Will feeding your cattle sweet feed for horses harm them?
Not if you're careful about how much you give them. If you feed it in moderation, no it won't harm them.
When can a foal eat sweet feed?
Sweet feed is not recommended for young horses. Foals do best on their dams milk until they are weaned, then they do best on good quality hay and a vitamin and mineral supplement. Foals do not need extra hard feeds while growing. As a side note sweet feed should only be fed to horses with no known health issues and that are in work.
What are four different feedstuffs that can be fed to horses?
you can feed horses sweet feed, plain grain, otes, Brome hay, grass, a LITTLE bit of apples like one maby two.
How to induce obesity in rat at a short time for experimental purposes?
The mice with beer bellies around the horses are eating sweet feed that the horses drop.
What is the difference between sweet feed and pellets in horse food?
sweet feed has molasses added to make it sweet tasting, but it is generally unhealthy for most horses and ponies. It can lead to all sorts of medical problems down the road. An unsweetened feed like many types of pellets are a better option.
Do horses like sweet or salty feed?
Both. Some horses like pellets, some like sweet feed. It is up to you and your horse to decide which feed he likes and which feed provides his nutrient requirements while keeping your pocketbook happy.
Will or do horses eat strawberry plants?
Horses can eat the strawberry itself, it is recommended to not feed the green parts of the plant just to be safe. Horses tend to have a sweet tooth and enjoy fruits and berries as treats.
How do you fatten up a horse quickly?
Sweet feed, sweet feed, sweet feed
What kind of habitat do Tennessee Walking horses live in?
normal horse food. u could give them hay,oats,pasture feed,sweet feed,for older horses senior feed, and hay cubes if necessary.
Are horses carnavors or herbavors?
Herbivores- they eat forage such as grass and hay, and concentrates such as pellets or sweet feed, and succulents such as carrots and apples
