How much ReadiGrass should I feed my horse?
A handful of ReadiGrass can be fed as a treat, or ½ – 2 scoops can be fed as a chaff alternative in the bucket feed. When feeding as a partial or complete hay replacer Readigrass has less water content, and is therefore lighter than hay, so you would feed less weight than you would in your haynet.
What is ReadiGrass?
Readigrass (formerly known as Pure Dried Grass) , from Friendship Estates, is a highly palatable feed containing only British grown grass without the inclusion of additives or preservatives. This product is carefully prepared to allow small animals to benefit from the goodness of natural grass all year round.
How long does HorseHage last?
How long does a bag of HorseHage keep? Unopened, for up to 18 months. Once opened, it should be used within 5 – 7 days.
Is Readigrass high in calcium?
Readigrass is quite high in calcium and is recommended to be given as a treat instead of being their main hay.
Is dried grass good for horses?
Due to the way pure dried grass is digested in the hind gut, energy is made available to the horse over a longperiod, so it is ideal for all equines, from ponies to hunters and eventers to endurance horses.
Is HorseHage better than hay?
As HorseHage is so much more nutritious than hay, it can be used to supply other nutrients so hard feed can be reduced. It is usually no more expensive to use a ration based on HorseHage than one based on hay and can often be less expensive, especially when you consider what some people are paying for hay.
Is HorseHage the same as haylage?
Haylage. HorseHage is made from specifically grown grass leys or alfalfa. Haylage, on the other hand, is often made from older pasture which the farmer rotates between grazing for his stock and forage production.
What grass is bad for horses?
Don’t let your horses eat any of the following: sorghum, sudangrass, johnsongrass, or any varieties of these types. Horses can get sick from eating this grass. That’s why horse owners must know what the grass is in their pastures.