Comments on: Make your own horse slow feeder

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:57:18 +0000

In reply to Michael. A horse might eat slowly for several reasons, such as being a naturally slow eater, particularly if they prefer to chew their food thoroughly or are older with fewer teeth. However, slow eating could also indicate dental issues, digestive discomfort, or stress. If a horse is eating slowly due to pain from dental problems, they may have trouble chewing and should be checked by a vet. Additionally, if slow eating is accompanied by signs like weight loss, lethargy, or changes in behavior, it could indicate a health problem, such as colic or a digestive issue, and should be addressed by a veterinarian. Generally, slow eating on its own isn't a cause for concern, but any significant changes in eating habits should be monitored closely.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:56:32 +0000

Why might a horse eat slowly, and when should you be concerned about it?

By: Alexa Mead

Alexa Mead — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 08:13:52 +0000

Please can someone explain whether you use the hockey net as a large haynet or do you just wrap it right around the big bales Our 2 horses waste alot and poo on the loose hay. 😳

By: Stan

Stan — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:38:52 +0000

Use the milk from fig tree leaves. works wonders. Slices of fresh garlic are also powerfully anti-viral. Stick it on with really good sticking plaster. Be cautious with the amount of thuja (Thuja capense), can cause allergic reactions as it is poisonous. I made a horse feeder like this for a friend of mine. I used ski rope and macramé knots. works like a charm.

By: Allan

Allan — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:51:24 +0000

I use potato starch for warts. Allan

By: Bepbep

Bepbep — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 08:20:23 +0000

Teatree essential oil mixed with a gel base… tea tree is a natural antibac/ antifungal. I used it on my warts as well and it has worked a treat 🙂

By: cheryl

cheryl — Mon, 19 May 2014 00:39:47 +0000

This is ok, but different horses need different mesh sizes. I have a horse that is insulin-resistant and he needs a smaller mesh size than horses that do not have that tendency. Also, there are many places now that sell just the nets, in various sizes and configurations. I purchased one that holds up to 3 small bales of hay. I discovered that I needed to put the net in something, otherwise the horses will paw at it, and when the hay is running low, they will drag it around. So, I put the net filled with hay inside an old, large tractor tire. This solved the issues of pawing and dragging the net around. I put plywood on the bottom, which has gaps on the edges so debris falls through, but this also keeps the hay off the ground, especially useful when it rains.

By: Sonya

Sonya — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 20:56:09 +0000

In reply to Kathy.

I’m with Kathy. Exxterra, Exxterra!

Burns a little though. I put a clean surgical glove on a tongue depressor taped to a stick.

Kept me from getting walloped and helped prevent a secondary infection.

By: Vickie

Vickie — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:34:49 +0000

In reply to Tink. How much Apple cider vinegar do you put in the water: ie: how many cups per 5 gallons?

By: Stu

Stu — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 23:45:55 +0000

I never had warts on horses, but on cows we used Mineral Oil or Vaseline two times a day until gone.