haylage

It does depend on what type of haylage you are using. However, as a rough rule I would feed the same amount of haylage by VOLUME (however, it will WEIGH more than a similar amount of hay because it contains more water). Haylage can vary a lot in energy levels depending on the time it was cut and the grasses used. If you are using a high energy haylage and the horses are getting fat, then cut right back on hard feed (if used) or find a lower energy haylage.
 
i know they say you are supposed to but mine dont seem to eat that much of it. i just give them what they are able to eat for the night and they always have some left over. probably works out about the same amount as hay.
 
The usual rule of thumb is 1.25 times more haylage by weight. basically because of the higher moisture content.
 
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