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Here is living proof. There has been no other change. No Worming nothing... But Blue Bonnet
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Location: Beggs, OK | SG. - 2015-04-01 12:33 PM sorrel horse ranch - 2015-04-01 10:08 AM SG is a wealth of knowlege about so many things. I am so proud to call her my friend. I know if I ever need help she will know what to do. No I just love research and have a big mouth
Thank GOD for women who love research and have share their information passionately ;-) |
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| according to the feeding recs from bluebonnet it is approx 25% less than a quality textured feed.
am I missing something?
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Location: Beggs, OK | arion - 2015-04-01 12:38 PM according to the feeding recs from bluebonnet it is approx 25% less than a quality textured feed. am I missing something?
I don't understand the question. |
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Location: Here | arion - 2015-04-01 12:38 PM according to the feeding recs from bluebonnet it is approx 25% less than a quality textured feed. am I missing something?
Restate your question.
This is a thread about the positive results of a simple feed change that took out the risk of poisoning our horses. I don't understand you Need to argue. Horse feed is expensive. I am paying the same thing for Blue Bonnet as I was Safe Choice so your logic isn't there. |
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| SG. - 2015-04-01 12:41 PM
arion - 2015-04-01 12:38 PM according to the feeding recs from bluebonnet it is approx 25% less than a quality textured feed. am I missing something?
Restate your question.
This is a thread about the positive results of a simple feed change that took out the risk of poisoning our horses. I don't understand you Need to argue. Horse feed is expensive. I am paying the same thing for Blue Bonnet as I was Safe Choice so your logic isn't there.
I'm not arguing.
I'm trying to learn.
If you read the feeding recommendations from BB they are approximatly 25% less than a standard, quality textured feed.
Say 1-1.5 % of body weight.
This feed is listing .75%
ALl I'm say is what am I missing?
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | arion - 2015-04-01 11:09 AM total performance - 2015-04-01 10:32 AM arion - 2015-04-01 10:27 AM Herbie - 2015-04-01 10:15 AM Three 4 Luck - 2015-04-01 10:01 AM Do you have any on a different feed for comparison? Just wondering because body condition does tend to improve this time of year anyway. Not knocking the product, just curious, as I can't get bluebonnet anyway. When I quit ADM, I split mine into 2 programs and saw better results with one, so I'm putting them all on that. Yes, I did leave one horse on the safechoice and he didn't improve like the others did. Saw such dramtic changes in three weeks that I started changing him over just this week, and he's the easiest keeper of the bunch typically! curious what your feed program looks like because at $950 a ton it's for sure not economical. Can you tell us what and how you feed? from the feed store. I suppose you have a better deal?
Was just curious since she never mentioned price. I don't feed Bluebonnet, I have a special mix from our feed store. |
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Location: NE Texas | rachellyn80 - 2015-04-01 12:37 PM SG. - 2015-04-01 12:33 PM sorrel horse ranch - 2015-04-01 10:08 AM SG is a wealth of knowlege about so many things. I am so proud to call her my friend. I know if I ever need help she will know what to do. No I just love research and have a big mouth
Absolutely!!!!! I appreciate the willingness of all to share as well! Some good peeps on here, for sure! |
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Location: Here | arion - 2015-04-01 12:45 PM SG. - 2015-04-01 12:41 PM arion - 2015-04-01 12:38 PM according to the feeding recs from bluebonnet it is approx 25% less than a quality textured feed. am I missing something? Restate your question.
This is a thread about the positive results of a simple feed change that took out the risk of poisoning our horses. I don't understand you Need to argue. Horse feed is expensive. I am paying the same thing for Blue Bonnet as I was Safe Choice so your logic isn't there. I'm not arguing. I'm trying to learn. If you read the feeding recommendations from BB they are approximatly 25% less than a standard, quality textured feed. Say 1-1.5 % of body weight. This feed is listing .75% ALl I'm say is what am I missing?
You need to feed according to your horse's individual needs... My purple scoop = 3 pounds. So I feed according to the bag on each horses's feeding needs. If you are interpreting it is less, which is what Rachel is saying, then start out at that lower rate |
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Location: Beggs, OK | arion - 2015-04-01 12:45 PM SG. - 2015-04-01 12:41 PM arion - 2015-04-01 12:38 PM according to the feeding recs from bluebonnet it is approx 25% less than a quality textured feed. am I missing something? Restate your question.
This is a thread about the positive results of a simple feed change that took out the risk of poisoning our horses. I don't understand you Need to argue. Horse feed is expensive. I am paying the same thing for Blue Bonnet as I was Safe Choice so your logic isn't there. I'm not arguing. I'm trying to learn. If you read the feeding recommendations from BB they are approximatly 25% less than a standard, quality textured feed. Say 1-1.5 % of body weight. This feed is listing .75% ALl I'm say is what am I missing?
If you look at the ingredient list it's an extremely concentrated feed and is meant to be fed in smaller amounts to reduce to possibilities of gastrointestinal issues. We keep grass hay and alfalfa in front of our horses all the time as well as a bucket of Chaffhaye in their pens or stalls. Since we started feeding Omega Force they are eating much less Chaffhaye and will walk away from their alfalfa instead of eating it first. |
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I give up.
I'm not denying it is a good food. I'm sure it is. I'm also not denying that it is concentrated
What I was trying to figure out is economy of the ration. Even at a reduced feed rate of 25% it's still pretty darn pricey.
That is all I was trying to wrap my brain around.
Good day.
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Location: Oklahoma | I was very, very impressed with the BB while my gelding was on it. He looked stunning on the omega force, but he has an oat allergy that caused me to switch to RG. Wouldn't hesit to use it again! Nice looking horse, Herbie! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | You guys are really making me want to find some Bluebonnet around here, I loved this feed and still do, my horses did their best and looked great while on it. My boys still look good, but i feel BB is one of the best feeds out there 
Edited by Southtxponygirl 2015-04-01 1:13 PM
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Location: Oklahoma | After learning today that Nutrena is NOT a safe feed... I will not be buying anymore. I actually quit feeding it about 3 weeks ago until I could figure it all out. My horses will be re-evaluated and I will start feeding a feed from a SAFE mill. |
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Location: Here | arion - 2015-04-01 1:04 PM Ok, I give up. I'm not denying it is a good food. I'm sure it is. I'm also not denying that it is concentrated What I was trying to figure out is economy of the ration. Even at a reduced feed rate of 25% it's still pretty darn pricey. That is all I was trying to wrap my brain around. Good day.
Don't give up. Just trying to understand what you are asking. It sounded like you were arguing the cost.
As I stated earlier Safe Choice was costing me the same thing as Blue Bonnet. And I had to feed twice as much to have my horses look not even near as good. And I don't have to add anything to this ration. Nothing. So it is a good feed to simply dip and serve. Cuts costs and time And look at the pictures of my yearling she is living proof. In fact I cut her ration even more this week as she is a little tubby. But finally something that she is filled out on and looks great.
So, I guess I didn't answer your question earlier, it is work the same price as safe choice and it is more economical to feed even at having to drive 70 miles one way to get it. My horse is healthier, looks better worth the trip to me
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Location: Oklahoma | SG - which bluebonnet product are you feeding? I was just looking at their website and it is available in my area. Seriously considering it |
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Location: Beggs, OK | arion - 2015-04-01 1:04 PM Ok, I give up. I'm not denying it is a good food. I'm sure it is. I'm also not denying that it is concentrated What I was trying to figure out is economy of the ration. Even at a reduced feed rate of 25% it's still pretty darn pricey. That is all I was trying to wrap my brain around. Good day.
A simple example is:
For my horses feeding 1.5% of a 1,200# horse= 18#
Here's the math if I fed another "quality textured feed" that cost me $17/bag.
$17/50= .34/per lb. 18# * .34= $6.12 per horse per day
For my horses on Omega Force at .7# per 100# of a 1,200# horse=8.4#
$20.95/50#=.42/per lb. 8.4# * .42= $3.53 per horse per day
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Location: Here | TwistedK - 2015-04-01 1:16 PM SG - which bluebonnet product are you feeding? I was just looking at their website and it is available in my area. Seriously considering it
Omega Intensify
I had 2 choices at the place that carries this feed
Omega Intensify or Equilene
I tried both and I like the Omega |
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Location: Here | rachellyn80 - 2015-04-01 1:16 PM arion - 2015-04-01 1:04 PM Ok, I give up. I'm not denying it is a good food. I'm sure it is. I'm also not denying that it is concentrated What I was trying to figure out is economy of the ration. Even at a reduced feed rate of 25% it's still pretty darn pricey. That is all I was trying to wrap my brain around. Good day. A simple example is:
For my horses feeding 1.5% of a 1,200# horse= 18#
Here's the math if I fed another "quality textured feed" that cost me $17/bag.
$17/50= .34/per lb. 18# * .34= $6.12 per horse per day
For my horses on Omega Force at .7# per 100# of a 1,200# horse=8.4#
$20.95/50#=.42/per lb. 8.4# * .42= $3.53 per horse per day
Yes I am feeding 1/2 of the amount with better results than Safe choice or ADM |
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Location: NE Texas | TwistedK - 2015-04-01 1:16 PM SG - which bluebonnet product are you feeding? I was just looking at their website and it is available in my area. Seriously considering it
Omega Force Intensify, it's in a black bag with purple writing. You MUST try this TwistedK....you will not be sorry!
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