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Cubes vs. Pellets
AZ2NCpaintgal
Reg. May 2010
Posted 2014-09-13 9:44 AM
Subject: Cubes vs. Pellets



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Location: Martin,Tennessee		Hello All. 
Question, Is there a huge big difference between alfalfa pellets and alfalfa cubes? Is one better than the other? Either way I soak them first with water to prevent choking. Thanks in advance.
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Three 4 Luck
Reg. Sep 2003
Posted 2014-09-13 12:17 PM
Subject: RE: Cubes vs. Pellets



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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR		I prefer cubes because it's closer to hay than pellets. Nutrition-wise, I'm not sure there is any difference, but I think the cubes being bulkier should move through the gut better.
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3rdtimesacharm
Reg. Dec 2003
Posted 2014-09-13 11:56 PM
Subject: RE: Cubes vs. Pellets



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Location: Texas		 I feed pellets but not sure if they are just as good as pellets. I just want to soak hem first
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ajs2002
Reg. Apr 2006
Posted 2014-09-14 7:01 AM
Subject: RE: Cubes vs. Pellets



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Location: mi		What I have read is that Pellets are going to be used more as just a calorie source not as a hay source. Your cubes could be used to actually replace some of the hay as it is more fiberous.
 
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geronabean
Reg. Sep 2003
Posted 2014-09-14 7:27 AM
Subject: RE: Cubes vs. Pellets


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Location: WYOMING		With cubes you still get the benefis leaves amd stems which helps the digestive trac. Was explained to me by an equine nutrionalist.
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