Recent content by roxanna319

The goat has hay at night, and eats a lot of the hay put out for the horses during the day. Didn't think about rabbits/deer! That prob doesn't help. Altho luckily not too many of those about. Grass too short right now, but as soon as it does come through i will be having the opposite...

Admittedly, there are some wet patches in our field, but the majority is probably dryer than our neighbours' fields. Which still leads me to think that perhaps the goat/poultry ARE a factor in it...even if minor.

Hi Just looking for some guidance as our 4 (ish) acre fields have been rested for about 3/4 months, yet virtually nothing has grown. I know that it is the wrong time of year to expect much, but our neighbours have had a considerable amount of growth compared to ours and i wonder why this is...

Is it the neck join of the rug rubbing it out? I have had the same problem! Took months..almost a year for it to properly grow back. Must have really damaged the roots. I now use Bossy Bibs mane guard. It stops rubbing completely and allows it to grow underneath.

Hi, My old boy has a slightly stiff/sore rump and back. My equine masseuse recommends that I put heat on this area prior to picking out his feet or having farrier done, as extended periods of time with his leg up gets uncomfortable for him. However I am struggling to find a decent...