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RoaniePonie11 Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-12-07 6:53 PM Subject: protein tubs
Expert Posts: 2685	does anyone use those big "protein tubs" they sell at places like TSC for their broodmares in the pasture? The ranch I bought my first horse from used them. They had 6-10 horses on a section of land with several ponds and several protein tubs (equine tubs) and that's all those horses got. They had babies yearly that didn't seem to have any "issues" but its not like I saw a whole lot either. I guess I'm wondering if its a useful investment. Its $50? for a 200# tub. I thought about getting a smaller one that I found on the shelf for $30 but it was only 40#.
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just4fun Reg. Mar 2007	Posted 2014-12-07 10:28 PM Subject: RE: protein tubs
Worst.Housekeeper.EVER. Location: Missouri	I keep this one out for mine: http://www.admani.com/horse/Products/Horse%20Pro%20Vita%20min%2018-12%20Tub.htm I've tried others and they eat it like candy! So, no! Not worth it for any of the others I've tried! They lick this tub like a mineral block, making it last much longer.
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JLBerry Reg. Jul 2013	Posted 2014-12-08 7:13 AM Subject: RE: protein tubs
Elite Veteran Posts: 639 Location: God's country...aka TEXAS	Oxygen products have new tub out called Oxy-Lix. It is awesome!! It's $200 for 40lb tub and lasts 4-5 months.
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quikchik Reg. Jun 2007	Posted 2014-12-08 2:03 PM Subject: RE: protein tubs
Extreme Veteran Posts: 550	I like the concept. I think the TSC ones are pretty high in molasses, which I wouldn't want. I have used the Equilix tubs, and like them.
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winwillows Reg. Jul 2013	Posted 2014-12-08 2:04 PM Subject: RE: protein tubs
Expert Posts: 1695 Location: Willows, CA	Renew Gold has had a 125 pound tub in testing for two years at the Twisselman Ranch in California. It really takes time to get the consumption rate just right on a product like this. This can be a good way to support brood mares and horses that are turned out in a group. Also, this can be good support for turned out yearlings or two year olds that can use a head start being fitted for yearling sales or being started. In our trials they were moved to Renew Gold once they were brought in from turn out. This has worked well for horses in this management situation.
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HorsesNHarleys Reg. Oct 2006	Posted 2014-12-09 7:16 AM Subject: RE: protein tubs
Buttered Noodles Snacker Posts: 4377 Location: NC	I have used the equilix tubs and liked that it wasn't all molasses so they didn't gorge out on them. We moved and now can't find anywhere near me that sells them. Does anyone know where the best place to buy them online is?
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horsingaround Reg. Dec 2005	Posted 2014-12-09 8:24 AM Subject: RE: protein tubs
Ima Cool Kid Posts: 3496 Location: TN	Hubby buys the big green think its equilix tubs. They last better than the blocks.
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