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Post by dalesponyrider on Jan 1, 2013 8:59:39 GMT -1
This might seem a silly question but why do we feed chaff? If our ponies are fed ad lib hay do they need chaff mixed in with their balancer?
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Post by zeldalithgow on Jan 1, 2013 9:58:23 GMT -1
They have to chew more so it slows down their eating and helps to prevent choke
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Post by harveydales on Jan 1, 2013 13:47:02 GMT -1
I don't think they do need chaff. I think people use it just to make it seem more like a big feed but if the ponies are getting a full, pelleted balancer and ad lib hay, then no need other than to fill the food merchants pockets.
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Post by valerie n scout on Jan 1, 2013 17:47:23 GMT -1
oh, I always feed chaff, I agree it slows them down, I thought you HAD to !
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Post by Minnie on Jan 1, 2013 18:42:58 GMT -1
I'd always feed a chaff. The more fibre the better really. Keeps them chewing and therefore increases levels of saliva which balances out stomache acids; preventing ulcers. Like Zelda's said also stops them choking, especially if you're feeding small pelleted feeds.
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Post by heathera on Jan 2, 2013 4:14:44 GMT -1
I always feed chaff and would never feed balancer or other pellets without using chaff or sugarbeet to slow down the rate of eating and provide more bulk. I always damp my feeds down too.
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Post by lyndales on May 15, 2013 13:41:29 GMT -1
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Post by harleydales on May 19, 2013 8:08:31 GMT -1
Lady gets v low calorie chaff to keep her occupied while Harley eats; Harley gets chaff to bulk out his feed and carry the oil. Monty got chaff because he liked it and would eat it!
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