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RE: [RC] Alfalfa Pellets - heidi

Well - my question is...have any of you all fed your horses these alfalpha 
pellets?  What are the pros and the cons.  I'm not a fan of processed type 
of feed as I always try to keep things as natural as possible.  But I also 
want to see other people's point of view.  Any personal experiences with it 
would be greatly appreciated.


The pellets are no substitute for long-stem forages.  

That said, I did get by one winter many years ago when the only hay I
could get was clean, palatable, but very un-nutritious, by feeding
alfalfa pellets in addition to free-feeding the hay.  It was kind of a
pain in the neck, but my horses didn't seem any the worse for wear.

I do still feed alfalfa pellets occasionally as a part of the mix for
geriatrics that have difficulty eating.

Heidi


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