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[RC] Hay to keep warm - susan cooper

I had a discussion with my farrier the other day about
feeding extra hay to keep warm at night.  If the temps
drop below 25*, I will give my horses extra hay before
I go to bed at night.  Which will keep the horse
warmer:  alfalfa or grass hay?  I said the mere act of
eating (grass hay) is what keeps them warm, my farrier
said the higher protein in alfalfa will keep them
warmer.  If I feed the alfalfa at night, I can always
give them the grass in the morning.  So, at night,
which is best for warmth??

Susan in NV   
 Nevermore Ranch http://users.oasisol.com/nevermore/
  
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 CAUTION: DO NOT DRIVE WITH HOT COFFEE IN YOUR LAP



     
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