HoHum
Well-Known Member
I need to soak both for dust and to reduce calories in hay. I've read many different views on length of time to soak and implications of keeping wet hay hanging around before feeding
I can't steam, no electricity
It is a sizeable amount as turnout reduced due to wet ground so still in slices from bale, ie tightly packed. I always think takes ages for water to get into middle.
As a big lump, also takes ages to drain enough to tie in stable.
Currently soaking overnight, draining and feeding most following night, some the following morning.
But horse is coughing, although no discharge and a history of winter cough.
Even though its winter could the relatively mild weather mean that soaking too long and draining too long is causing an issue.?
I'm limited to how I change things as full time working and on DIY, so limited time morning or evening, but any ideas, gratefully received.
I can't steam, no electricity
It is a sizeable amount as turnout reduced due to wet ground so still in slices from bale, ie tightly packed. I always think takes ages for water to get into middle.
As a big lump, also takes ages to drain enough to tie in stable.
Currently soaking overnight, draining and feeding most following night, some the following morning.
But horse is coughing, although no discharge and a history of winter cough.
Even though its winter could the relatively mild weather mean that soaking too long and draining too long is causing an issue.?
I'm limited to how I change things as full time working and on DIY, so limited time morning or evening, but any ideas, gratefully received.