Fiona
Well-Known Member
My three ponies are turned out now 24/7 for the summer, and because we have plenty of grass this year, I've decided not to feed any additional feed.
However my Connie has started to dig wee shallow holes on the field, and their smooth appearance makes me think he is licking them.... lack of salt/minerals?
I bought a lick for the field years ago, and the three I had then fought over it, and ate it in 48 hours, giving the ID mare an allergic reaction and blisters on her neck.
Hence I'm really not keen to repeat this, but I do think they need something.
Should I just tie up a Himalayan salt block?
Or are there molasses free licks one can buy?
Fiona
However my Connie has started to dig wee shallow holes on the field, and their smooth appearance makes me think he is licking them.... lack of salt/minerals?
I bought a lick for the field years ago, and the three I had then fought over it, and ate it in 48 hours, giving the ID mare an allergic reaction and blisters on her neck.
Hence I'm really not keen to repeat this, but I do think they need something.
Should I just tie up a Himalayan salt block?
Or are there molasses free licks one can buy?
Fiona