Wits end with feeding Equimins!

[Kat]

With both the salt and the equimins you need to start with a really tiny amount and build up gradually. I would definitely get a mash type feed to mix it in, speedibeet/fibrebeet/fast fibre would work, I use copra but that is a bit of an acquired taste so unless you can try a bit of someone elses I wouldn't buy a whole bag.

Literally start with a tiny pinch and stick with that for a few days before increasing it.

Try adding mint or fenugreek to the feed to make it smell nice too.

 

[Quigleyandme]

Perhaps you could try giving him a hoof supplement if you want to improve the condition of his hooves. Some are very effective and economical.

 

[MagicMelon]

Have you tried Farriers Formula? Its quite old school nowadays but mine used to love it when I fed it to any with bad feet and it really helped. They're just little pellets and you feed a very small cupful. You could just give him that and some sort of balancer which again needs only a little amount? Smaller portions he might eat better than padding out with chaff etc. which he doesnt really need?

If I have a really picky eater (or have to get medicine into them) then I get Rowen & Barbury ReadyMash then soak it with warm water. It smells amazing, Id eat it. Everything Ive had will always wolf it down.