yearling feeding help please (also in stable yard)

[sian_x101]

With winter coming up i'm starting to look at feeds to give my yearling who at the minute is on good grazing and a mineral block and looks good.
I got him last winter and feel that he needs feed especially in winter to keep him looking well.

My question is what would you suggest i could give him that contains all the essential minerals and vitamins for growing babys which is is fairly cheap as i'm on a budget

Thanks in advance

 

[nikkiportia]

We use D&H Yearling cubes, and also supplement with D&H Surelimb. But they are TB's who grow so fast!
I would imagine that the yearling cubes would contain more than enough essentials with the addition of a mineral block.
Not too sure of the price though, sorry. Can't imagie them being too pricey.

 

[JanetGeorge]

IMHO, the best supplementary feed for youngsters is ad lib GOOD hay/haylage and Sure Limb! (Unless they're TBs aimed at yearling sales!) Fast growth rates and high energy feeds put youngsters at risk of OCD and expensive problems of that sort! And unless you bring them in for feeding, the bu**ers tip feed everywhere, fight over it, and cost you money unnecessarily! Good natural shelter, a shelter shed, or a rug if they're thin-skinned is worth at LEAST a KG of concentrates a day too!

 

[Fleur100]

You don't say what breed your yearling is? I have youngsters (TBs & natives) and they only require good quality hay. If anything does need a feed supplement I am like JanetGeorge, I bring them in to feed (a good quality stud mix) and ensure they are rugged & therefore warm.

 

[sian_x101]

he's a cob cross but is very fine.
I agree with feeding as little as possible and did that last winter but he did not do well just on hayledge. On my stable yard post (exactly the same) people have been suggesting baileys suregrow which sounds to be the best bet

 

[Spyda]

Yes, I'd recommend SureLimb as well. With ad lib hay or haylage.