Of that 55 pounds of fresh manure excreted daily, there is roughly 0.2 pounds of nitrogen, 0.05 pounds of phosphorus, and 0.12 pounds of potassium (K). These are just averages, though, and depend on your horse’s activity levels and feed. Plus, bedding may influence the nutrients in the manure, as Read more…
Horse manure often contains bedding and straw soaked with nitrogen-rich urine, which is of particular value to growers. Expect an NPK rating of 0.5/0.3/0.4. Which manure has highest content of NPK? Also in both years, poultry manure has the highest values followed by green manure. The order of okra pod Read more…
Sometimes, though, the available forage does not meet all of their mineral needs, so they must go in search of other sources of sodium and whatever other minerals they may be lacking at the time. This salt- or mineral- seeking behavior leads them to lick rocks, earth, and even each Read more…
If the hay was of good-quality when harvested and stored in a dry place with sufficient airflow, hay is likely suitable for consumption for two to three years. How long should hay be left before feeding to horses? So how soon can you feed new hay? If the hay is Read more…
This poem from the collection is specifically about the activities of a group of men who looked after horses. Some of them brought hays from a long distance. Others stored them in an orderly fashion in the barn. After the work was done, they had lunch together, sharing stories of Read more…
IFA’s 3-Way C.O.B. Mix is a premium, all-purpose grain feed for livestock and all other animal classes. It is a premium blend of flaked corn, flaked barley and crimped oats. The grains are locally-milled to increase digestibility, nutrient availability and palatability for superior nutritional value. What is a 4 way Read more…
That old ‘hey is for horses’ line is pretty old: Jonathan Swift used it in A complete collection of genteel and ingenious conversation from 1738. What does the saying hay is for horses mean? (sarcastic) Said as a retort to someone saying hey (any sense of the interjection), used to Read more…
“Hay’s for horses, straw is cheaper, grass is free, you live on a farm and you get all three!” What is the old saying about hay is for horses? Hay is for horses, better for cows, pigs don’t eat it ’cause they don’t know how. What does the saying hay Read more…
This sudden increase in rich grass can put your horse at risk for founder in the fall. Here are some tips to prevent this seasonal problem. Founder, medically known as laminitis, is a very painful and debilitating hoof condition in horses. Can a horse founder from too much grass? It’s Read more…
This high fat, low carb, grain free, beet pulp-based feed works well for harder keeping metabolic horses, mature horses, young horses, and performance horses. Triple Crown Senior is also ideal for horses prone to ulcers, horses with COPD/heaves and rescue horses. Is Triple Crown senior a good horse feed? It Read more…