Celtic Fringe
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My old cob, who is probably around 30 years of age, is now unable to chew hay effectively and is quidding. I am concerned about a possible increased risk of choke but am I worrying unnecessarily? Any experiences, good or bad, would be good to hear about
He lives out 24/7 as part of a herd who get ad lib hay and although it is clearly not a major part of his food intake my old cob is still enjoying chomping on the hay before dropping it again.
Our EDT sees him every 3 months and so far has managed to keep him comfortable but his teeth are simply worn out now. Overall he is in good shape and holding weight well on feeds of soaked grass nuts, soaked conditioning cubes and micronised linseed.
This is him earlier in the summer - shiny after a bath (he hates a bath) He is now getting wild and woolly but is a similar weight.
He lives out 24/7 as part of a herd who get ad lib hay and although it is clearly not a major part of his food intake my old cob is still enjoying chomping on the hay before dropping it again.
Our EDT sees him every 3 months and so far has managed to keep him comfortable but his teeth are simply worn out now. Overall he is in good shape and holding weight well on feeds of soaked grass nuts, soaked conditioning cubes and micronised linseed.
This is him earlier in the summer - shiny after a bath (he hates a bath) He is now getting wild and woolly but is a similar weight.