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Post by solomon on Feb 8, 2011 8:11:39 GMT
I soaked Pete's hay for 10 minutes last few days and Sunday night he refused to eat any of it! What a worry! Was only soaking it 'cos its a bit dusty. He coughs a bit anyway so didn't want that to get worse. He ate it soaked at first. Gave him dry hay last night, just waiting to hear if he left any, if he did I am off to buy some different stuff. Nearest feed merchant charging £7.50 a bale. I hope its tasty!  |
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Post by rainbow on Feb 8, 2011 8:28:23 GMT
Sorry i cant be very usful but given the choice roise will eat dry over wet but she will eat anythin as she is hungry.
could try not soaking it for that long.
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Post by zara on Feb 8, 2011 11:30:02 GMT
AJ won't eat wet hay so he has haylage which he loves Zx
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Post by scattymare on Feb 8, 2011 11:31:44 GMT
Some horses do take a bit of time to get used to wet hay but soon tuck in when they realise nothing else is coming. Make sure it's rinsed well as it can get a bit pongy in the water. Alternatively if he's still digging his heels in you could try gradually mixing in dry with soaked (bit of a pain to do though) and make more and more soaked each time. Or try steaming. A dustbin and a couple of kettels works well. Hay smells lovely and sweet but not too wet or heavy.
Aren't they a pain. I've just found some hay for £5 a bale. Bargain when my usual guy wants £6.50 a bale!
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Post by maximum on Feb 9, 2011 18:57:35 GMT
steaming would be better but its such a faff!
try and let it drain for a bit before you feed it - so long as its doesnt dry out - 10-15 minutes will be fine. Hay is such a nightmare just now!
booked 2 round bales for Rhu £ 30 each which I gather is not too bad at all.
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