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Post by solomon on May 19, 2012 20:04:10 GMT
Just wonder how everyone copes with the problem of too much grass! Seems there is never a happy medium! Ours are now out with two others in about six acres of lovely pasture. They are out at night and coming in for the day to start with. Still giving them a bit of hay/haylage when they are stood in for a long time. What do you think of this regime? What do others do? Ta.
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Post by haffyfan on May 20, 2012 12:27:32 GMT
Do they come in so they are not the grass for so long Sol or some other purpose? When Mine have had to stabled at night in prior years at yaerds i have always (along with most others) chucked them out 24/7 as soon as poss. I think if they are coming in at some point they def need need something to chew on during that period.
Could you use electric fencing to restrict the grazing?
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Post by spotti on May 20, 2012 13:11:46 GMT
Our 'new' field will be cut for hay a few weeks before we move into it. It might still be a bit rich when we move but generally it's been cut nice and short so there's not too much for them to stuff their faces with. Faith obviously wears her muzzle all year round so that helps a lot too  . |
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Post by solomon on May 20, 2012 13:14:21 GMT
They are in to restrict grazing they do have small nets once in. I am just not able to work him enough to burn off the excess. Hopefully soon we will be trotting! Electric not an option sadly.
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Post by fimacg on May 20, 2012 13:34:52 GMT
sounds a bit like my regieme they come in during the day to take them off the grass. The go out at between 5pm and 7pm and come at 7am during the week and a bit later at the weekend.
I give them their buckets at lunch time and a small hay net, but they are putting on weight FAST!
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Post by solomon on May 20, 2012 14:02:27 GMT
It's tough but at least they are happy I guess!
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