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What kind of hay do I need to buy?
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<blockquote data-quote="tsmaxx47" data-source="post: 972086" data-attributes="member: 14363"><p>sunny, i've done it both ways - small bales and large round ones. for you convenience large round bales are the way to go, but you have to have a means of handling them. i generally figured about 1/2 round bale per animal per month when i was hand feeding. i agree with chippie that 16 to 1 is a fair figure when comparing small square bales to large bales - it doesen't work all the time but it's pretty close. coastal hay down there in texas is a pretty good hay. if she'll eat it fine. if she won't try a little molasses on it. alfalfa is high grade hay that i know for a fact she would eat, but i don't think i would feed it for a steady diet. in your situation, find a good feed store and go have a chat with those folks. they will have access to "good" quality hay or know where to buy it in your area. also your county extention agent should be able to answer all your questions that you have....good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tsmaxx47, post: 972086, member: 14363"] sunny, i've done it both ways - small bales and large round ones. for you convenience large round bales are the way to go, but you have to have a means of handling them. i generally figured about 1/2 round bale per animal per month when i was hand feeding. i agree with chippie that 16 to 1 is a fair figure when comparing small square bales to large bales - it doesen't work all the time but it's pretty close. coastal hay down there in texas is a pretty good hay. if she'll eat it fine. if she won't try a little molasses on it. alfalfa is high grade hay that i know for a fact she would eat, but i don't think i would feed it for a steady diet. in your situation, find a good feed store and go have a chat with those folks. they will have access to "good" quality hay or know where to buy it in your area. also your county extention agent should be able to answer all your questions that you have....good luck! [/QUOTE]
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