quirky
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As title.
The other pony in my field is eating my horses droppings
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Is there a known reason for this?
The other pony in my field is eating my horses droppings
Is there a known reason for this?
Eating droppings = lacking something???
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Blue-bear
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Ive always been told that it means they are lacking something.
I had one a while ago that i started feeding seaweed when i noticed it and it solved the problem straight away.
Best to fed a general everyday vit and min supplement to see if that helps.
I had one a while ago that i started feeding seaweed when i noticed it and it solved the problem straight away.
Best to fed a general everyday vit and min supplement to see if that helps.
Dizzyblonde99
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used to know a horse like this, he had lived on the moor and I think just loved to try a bit of everything!!
Spyda
Well-Known Member
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As title.
The other pony in my field is eating my horses droppings
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Is there a known reason for this?
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This is generally an indication that the horse/pony has an inbalance of gut flora in its hind gut. Not necessarily an inbalance of vit/mins. Infact, feeding too many supplements can actually exacerbate the problem.
It can also be a sign of insufficient fibre in the diet.
To cover all options, I'd ensure the pony has access to good supply of roughage, put it on a single all-round vit/min supplement and try a probiotic supplement for a month to raise the gut flora. Something like Equimins Pro-Bio Probiotic Horse Supplement.
As title.
The other pony in my field is eating my horses droppings
Is there a known reason for this?
[/ QUOTE ]
This is generally an indication that the horse/pony has an inbalance of gut flora in its hind gut. Not necessarily an inbalance of vit/mins. Infact, feeding too many supplements can actually exacerbate the problem.
It can also be a sign of insufficient fibre in the diet.
To cover all options, I'd ensure the pony has access to good supply of roughage, put it on a single all-round vit/min supplement and try a probiotic supplement for a month to raise the gut flora. Something like Equimins Pro-Bio Probiotic Horse Supplement.
lucie1984
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My pony did this, the vet said it was lacking in something i cant remember what although they did say to feed her yogart!
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Donkeymad
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As title.
The other pony in my field is eating my horses droppings
.
Is there a known reason for this?
[/ QUOTE ]
This is generally an indication that the horse/pony has an inbalance of gut flora in its hind gut. Not necessarily an inbalance of vit/mins. Infact, feeding too many supplements can actually exacerbate the problem.
It can also be a sign of insufficient fibre in the diet.
To cover all options, I'd ensure the pony has access to good supply of roughage, put it on a single all-round vit/min supplement and try a probiotic supplement for a month to raise the gut flora. Something like Equimins Pro-Bio Probiotic Horse Supplement.
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Ditto this
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As title.
The other pony in my field is eating my horses droppings
Is there a known reason for this?
[/ QUOTE ]
This is generally an indication that the horse/pony has an inbalance of gut flora in its hind gut. Not necessarily an inbalance of vit/mins. Infact, feeding too many supplements can actually exacerbate the problem.
It can also be a sign of insufficient fibre in the diet.
To cover all options, I'd ensure the pony has access to good supply of roughage, put it on a single all-round vit/min supplement and try a probiotic supplement for a month to raise the gut flora. Something like Equimins Pro-Bio Probiotic Horse Supplement.
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Ditto this
Steeleydan
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I knew someone whos horse did this vet said it was due to lack of fibre, she didnt give him much hay, so she gave him ad lib loads of hay and he stopped, I reckon he was just board and hungrey in the stable.
scarson
Member
My horse did do this last year - got her a salt lick solved all problems! never done it since and loves the salt licks gets through them v quickly!
kellyeaton
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i say the same as spyda. she is spot on!