Posted 2017-04-29 6:43 PM Subject: How many pounds of alfalfa cubes....
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I am moving to a place where I will no longer have access to good alfalfa, so I'm going to have to result in feeding cubes. How many pounds of alfalfa cubes should I feed to equal two flakes of alfalfa? Also what is a good brand to feed? Thanks!
Posted 2017-05-01 8:18 AM Subject: RE: How many pounds of alfalfa cubes....
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I feed mine 5 lbs in the summer, 8 in the winter, but I am in South Texas. The high humidity and heat plus the tendency of one of my horses to sweat more when on a higher alfalfa diet is why I feed lower amounts.
Posted 2017-05-01 9:27 AM Subject: RE: How many pounds of alfalfa cubes....
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I think you should just weigh the flakes you're feeding now. On average, my flakes weigh 5lbs each from the alfalfa bales I've been buying. I feed 2 flakes am and pm, so I would need to feed 20lbs of cubes per day.
Which brand you should feed depends on where you're moving and what you'll have access to once you get there.
Posted 2017-05-01 10:21 AM Subject: RE: How many pounds of alfalfa cubes....
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Posts: 1654 Location: Freestone TX
I feed my short & stocky BJO 14 pounds a day and he is sloppy fat. I feed my giant ASOF the same 14 pounds a day and she is just right. I got my ration from Jim in Weatherford. I should cut back the BJO but I feel sorry for him not having enough volume to eat. I give each 1 flake of tifton a day just to keep their stomachs off empty.
Posted 2020-07-03 1:48 PM Subject: RE: How many pounds of alfalfa cubes....
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Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas
Theres a great article about Cubes in the Barrelhorse News called Cubes, Bales or Both? Its the June news.. And its does explain how much cubes to feed.
Posted 2020-07-03 7:27 PM Subject: RE: How many pounds of alfalfa cubes....
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I've fed cubes for years and it really depends upon the rest of their diet. I have some that get 3lbs 2x a day and others that get more. I would weigh the amount of alfalfa you feed now and feed cubes comparable. Then you can adjust as necessary.