Quigleyandme
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One of my yearling colts is eating the fresh droppings of my other yearling colt. I do mean eating it, not just sniffing and nosing it around. As far as I know he wasn‘t doing this before they made the decision to live out about a week ago. The shed is left open with a comfy bed down, best Kildare hay and fresh water but they aren’t using it. Before the weather improved and the fields dried out (West of Ireland) they were very keen to come in overnight and when it was wet/cold during the day. I am still feeding them twice a day on the recommended quantity of Baileys Stud and Youngstock Mix. I haven‘t been able to get Redmills or Gain Youngstock with lower levels of protein since the virus and nor can I get them gelded. The one who is eating the dung is the more dominant. I feed by eye and I think they are in ideal condition. The grass is not good, I haven’t had this farm long and it was neglected for some years, but I am working on it. I don’t think it would sustain them without additional feed. They are both RID. The dominant one will make a gent’s hunter, he is already about 16.3 and the other one is much smaller and lighter. they were both wormed with Pramox in February. Any advice would be appreciated.