lean old horse update

[souNdguy]

I believe he's finally starting to fill out inthe hindquarters..a nd his ribs disappeared.

I have to be carefull.. his pasture mates are going form well fed to plump.. :)

they are liking the extra alfalfa hay and picking up his leavings inthe feed bucket..
 

[William Fissell]

Reminds me of the Garnet Rogers song... small victories
 

[Rusty 2N]

Can you feed him seperately?
 

[Royse]

Glad to hear he's doing better!
 

[souNdguy]

when possible I do.

many times I'm passing thru the farm to / from work and can't hang around.. thus I can't stall the other animals and leave them there the rest of the day with no way to turn out.

if I am going to be there for 20-30m feeding the chickens / hogs / cattle..e tc. i will stall to feed seperately.
 

[SRusssell]

Many years ago when we had horses, In Arkansas, was recomnmended for winter feeding to us: Calf Manna
 

[souNdguy]

used to be able to get t here.. but we have a substitute product with even higher fat and protien that i am using.

same anise flavoring too
 

[Kirk Grau]

Good to hear he is picking up a little weight. Couldn't feed in a common area here like that. Have a thoroughbred gelding that would probably weigh 2000 lb if he had access to leftovers.

Kirk
 

[souNdguy]

i try to limit cross feeding as much as I can.

I have a qh gelding that is picking up more weight then he should..