Not only is it okay, it is actually a good idea! Keeping chickens along with horses is a time honored tradition that certainly can be manageable, and even beneficial – here’s why: Chickens are opportunists. When a pellet or kernel falls, they’ll be there to pick it up. Can chickens Read more…
Some domestic horses even shake birds’ nests out of trees just to eat the eggs and babies. Even though horses are 100% herbivores, they sometimes will snack on things that are a little meaty. It’s just that their digestive system isn’t designed for it. Does horse eat bird? Do wild Read more…
Yes, horses are occasionally eating small birds and chicks. The horse just wanted some protein. Would a horse eat a chicken? Spoiler alert: horses are herbivores! Their entire digestive system is designed to process plant matter. Horses, as a species, do not eat meat. Why would a horse eat meat? Read more…
If you’re worried your horse isn’t a big drinker, tips to encourage him to drink include adding apple juice or sugar beet water to his bucket, or using a product such as Horse Quencher – a natural supplement that can tempt fussy horses to take a sip. Can horses drink Read more…
Peanut oil is prized by cooks because it withstands high frying temperatures. Due to its cost compared to other vegetable oils, peanut oil has not gained a foothold in the equine market, though there is no reason to believe that horses could not benefit from it just as they do Read more…
Honey is 100% safe for your horses to eat. Does honey help a horses cough? The Arabian horsemen feed honey to their fabulous horses to give strength and stamina – and fertility.” Honey is a soothing, restorative tonic which will give energy and soothe internal inflammations of throat and stomach Read more…
Commercial feeds made for other animals, such as chickens, cattle, sheep and goats are simply inappropriate to feed to horses. Horses have specific dietary requirements which these feeds cannot satisfy. What foods should not be fed to horses? Here are eight foods you should never feed your horse: Chocolate. ©russellstreet/Flickr Read more…
Answer. Yes, whole sunflower seeds are safe for horses and ponies when doled out in moderation, but the type of seeds fed should be chosen carefully. Is sunflower good for horses? Sunflower seeds are safe for horses, and horses eat them readily. Horsemen typically add them to a horse’s ration Read more…
“The alcohol in beer is a vasodilator and helps open capillaries to allow heat to pass through more readily, so it helps stimulate sweating,” says Elizabeth. Once cooler weather arrives, Tessa’s care can be modified. “The best way to monitor her comfort is by watching the other horses,” says Elizabeth. Read more…
Airborne agents Just like people, horses can develop sensitivities to molds, dust, pollens and other airborne allergens. Signs: Environmental allergies stimulate either respiratory or skin reactions. Most horses experience one or the other, but not both at once. What foods are horses allergic to? Symptoms can be gastrointestinal, dermatologic, or Read more…