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Discussion on Timothy and Stawberry clover
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Member:
ilona
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Posted on Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 - 12:26 am:
I have found a supplier of Timothy/Strawberry Clover mix. My concern is my one horse is prone to tying up and colic and from what I have read this mix may aggravate these conditions. Until now I have been feeding Bermuda Coastal and Safe choice supplement with salt/mineral block. The Coastal is prohibitive in cost here and I am searching for a supplier (farm) with a good alternative. I know that Timothy alone has low protein, will a supplement compensation be enough? My horses ALL have a real attitude change whenever I offer even a 1/4 flake of alfalfa. They are starting to do some solid work now that the weather is warmer..about 3 hours on average of trail riding in some steep terrain at times, not just on the flat. I don't want to cause harm with too little protein, or have attitude problems as I have guests that I take on rides. Bad attitudes are not good for business.
Any and all suggestions and feed back will be most appreciated.
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DrO
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Posted on Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 - 7:30 am:
Ilona, I am not aware that a good quality timothy/clover mix introduced slowly is more prone to problems than any other forage. I am uncertain what "strawberry" clover is however.
DrO
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ilona
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Posted on Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 - 10:54 am:
Thanx Dr O
Here is the link I found regarding this clover.
https://forages.oregonstate.edu/main.cfm?PageID=116&type=Extension
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Member:
scooter
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Posted on Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008 - 9:03 pm:
Hi Ilona, My horses get a little goofy and fat when on alfalfa. I have been concerned about their protein also, they are on a straight grass hay. I decided to try the alfalfa pellets... 16% protein. I have been giving them a 1.5 lbs. of that a day. It doesn't seem to affect their attitude or weight negatively even tho it is alfalfa. With the pellets I can control intake. And they love them
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