Re: taking weight off...

2007-05-27 Thread ruth bushnell
This message is from: ruth bushnell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I knew some one give a big warning about straw. However, I have worked with and consulted with many vets and I have never had a problem with good quality straw. Catherine Lassesen YES, I too recall this subject from the past. Straw is

Re: taking weight off...

2007-05-26 Thread jgayle
This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Watch out for that straw!!! I used straw, farmer's grade, to cover a mud path to my riding arena. Both my Trakehener and my then fjord ate till full and both colicked. They impacted. So be careful with straw. Jean Gayle whose Grumpy Gunnar has

RE: taking weight off...

2007-05-26 Thread fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear List, I knew some one give a big warning about straw. However, I have worked with and consulted with many vets and I have never had a problem with good quality straw. I mix it with the hay and I am sure it is good fine quality before I use it for

RE: taking weight off...

2007-05-26 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Some straw is NOT low calorie! Oat straw, for instance, especially if there are some grain heads left in it. we are feeding at least three times daily, hay for the most part, but my senior fjords get equine senior as well. This is while I