Daft Feed Question.

[1990hr1992]

Is there much difference between Baileys No.4 Topline conditioning cubes and Spillers conditioning cubes?

Been on both sites and compared the feeds. The Spillers conditioning cubes have a slightly higher protein and fibre %, but baileys has a higher digestable energy %, they both have the same oil %. Any help/ views are appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[spacefaer]

There must be some difference because my horse looks sadly and accusingly at me if I give him No 4 and then kicks the bucket across the stable but eats the Spillers!

sorry I can't be more help!

 

[hudsonw]

I've found that my horse prefers the Spillers over the Baileys. I think they add stuff like mint to make it more yummy. I even notice it when i open the bag, i find that the Baileys smells horrible but the Spillers smells sweet. I have to add Spillers Happy Hoof to his Baileys feed so he'll eat it.
When i've finished this bag of Baileys i'm on i won't be buying anymore.
Sorry i can't be technical about the contents but your horse its telling you what he likes.
Spillers have a really good and free help line who can advise.

 

[Lotty]

My horse loves Spillers and will not touch Bailey's

She just pushes the bucket over with her nose and leaves her feed.

 

[kittykatcat]

Get in touch with Baileys helpline and ask about the starch content - spillers conditioning cubes and mix are 20% but i have a feeling baileys is more....starch is the thing that will heat your horse up, so if you're not after that - stick to the lower starch. i have found most feed companies are a bit shady about their starch level - apart from Spillers which clearly states it on their bags