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At 12:42:45 on 03.02.10, Uzumlu Couple wrote: Hi, has anyone fed either Alfalfa Pellets or Alfalfa Cubes?
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At 19:56:07 on 03.02.10, KJo wrote: Yes, that is all we have fed all winter. It is cheaper than hay, the horses gained weight (not too much), no waste, etc. Definitely recommend it now.
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At 21:57:29 on 03.02.10, Polkadotpolly wrote: We call alfalfa lucerne here in New Zealand. We grow our own lucerne and it gets cut and made into balage, my horses get fed balage through the winter, have to be careful though as it is very fattening, and also gives them a LOT of energy !!!!
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At 21:58:13 on 03.02.10, Polkadotpolly wrote: I will go get some pics soon and post them so you can see whast I mean...
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At 00:38:59 on 04.02.10, Polkadotpolly wrote: This is alfalfa ( lucerne ) growing in the paddock
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At 00:40:29 on 04.02.10, Polkadotpolly wrote: we don't actually use this lucerne for balage anymore it just grows then we will let stock graze it out...
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At 00:41:30 on 04.02.10, Polkadotpolly wrote: This is balage
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At 00:44:26 on 04.02.10, Polkadotpolly wrote: This balage is left over form last winter. It is rolled into big bales and into long rows and wrapped, some wrap into individual rolls and some roll into long rows like here in the picture, and left to ferment, some people say it stinks but I love the smell of balage...
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At 01:40:28 on 04.02.10, fi919 wrote: i feed my horses haylage too and yes,i love the smell too lol.Its richer than hay so dont have to feed quite as much.My horses look pregnant even though there geldings.lack of exercise because of bad weather is the cause lol.
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