Feeding Hay Cubes Instead Of Hay. The hay isn’t finely ground like it is for pellets. They are probably more expensive than a round bale.
That’s why feed bins are a great investment to make sure you aren’t. All five horses were given a choice between the dehydrated hay product and standlee premium products alfalfa/timothy cubes, which are similar in composition to the dehydrated hay product. A huge benefit of feeding cubes was the ability for each horse to get a consistent amount of feed each time.
If Your Horse Doesn’t Have Access To Pasture And You Can’t Find Hay Or He Has No Teeth And Cannot Properly Chew Hay/Grass You Can Get Either A Senior Feed Designed To Be A Complete Diet Or You Can Get Hay Cubes Or Hay Pellets.
A huge benefit of feeding cubes was the ability for each horse to get a consistent amount of feed each time. Of the five horses, three preferred standlee and two showed no interest in either option. The goats eat them, but they take their time.
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Feeding two flakes from one bale might mean ten pounds. You can soak the cubes over night so ready to feed in morning. You would need to call the company that sells hay cubes for the cost.
I Think They Are Fine, But My Fiance Was A Bit Worried That They Didn't Just Gobble Them Up.
Some people soak them first. We usually feed prairie hay and 20% cubes up here through the winter. A feeding trial was completed with five horses.
Remember That Corn Does Not Have To Be Cracked Or Ground.
Feeding cubes and pellets instead of hay discussion in 'ask the (wannabe) vets & farriers' started by akponygirl, jan 24, 2009. All five horses were given a choice between the dehydrated hay product and standlee premium products alfalfa/timothy cubes, which are similar in composition to the dehydrated hay product. Forage that has been dehydrated, ground and cooked to make pellets can technically replace hay.
You Need To Feed Ten Pounds Of Cubes Per Thousand Lbs Of Horse.
That’s why feed bins are a great investment to make sure you aren’t. Yes you could do senior in morning cubes at night. Many horses will consume a flake or two of hay in less than a couple of hours, leaving long periods between meal times with no chewing.
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