A bridle should not take the place of a halter. Never tie a horse by the bridle, bit, or reins. To tie a bridled horse, slip a halter over the bridle and tie with a lead rope attached to the halter as described above. Always untie a horse before removing Read more…
Soft ground is common in the jumps season as the weather tends to be much wetter and the temperature is much lower. This surface is much harder for horses to run on and, as the ground is deeper and moister, horses run much slower. Some horses prefer this going and Read more…
Feeding horse feed to goats too often can lead to Toxic Copper Poisoning, a condition common among goats and sheep. What should you not feed your goat? But, just like other animals, goats shouldn’t consume things like garlic, onion, chocolate or any source of caffeine, to name a few. Although Read more…
Goats can eat the same hay that you give to your horses without any problems. Can you give goats horse feed? While it is possible to feed horse feed to your goats, it is not recommended. Horses and goats have different dietary needs. Horse feed is designed only to meet Read more…
Yes! Chickens can eat alfalfa; this forage feed is a highly nutritious source of fiber that is high in protein and calcium. Alfalfa gets fed to chickens as pellets, hay, or alfalfa sprouts. Can you give alfalfa pellets to chickens? Your chickens will be busy pecking at the alfalfa all Read more…
Horse feeds are often used in the large Potbellied Pig sanctuaries because they can be bought in ‘bulk’ quantities. Horse feeds are also handy if you live in a remote area and you’re struggling to find a non- fattening pig feed; or dedicated Potbellied Pig feed. What should I not Read more…
Re: Pigs eating horse feed Agree Shetland paul, don’t give horse mix to pigs. It hasn’t got the right protein in it to make your pigs fatten and as he says horse feed is more expensive. What should you never feed pigs? It’s ok to feed pigs uncontaminated fruits, vegetables, Read more…
Do not feed your pig any animal feeds which are designed for other animals. Animal feeds, such as the ones available for calves and sheep, may contain additives, antibiotics and minerals which may be bad for your pig. They may also be high in protein, also bad for your pig, Read more…
Barnes Hay alfalfa pellets provide an excellent protein packed diet for horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and more. Can pigs eat alfalfa pellets? Alfalfa meal is commonly used in ruminants as a commercial feedstuff. However, due to its high content of crude fiber, alfalfa meal is Read more…
Co-grazing horses with ruminants including cattle and sheep is a strong risk factor for horses being infected with liver fluke. How common is liver fluke in horses? Seventeen horses tested positive for liver fluke, representing 11% of the horses with liver disease. A total of 180 control samples were tested, Read more…