In need of Orchard Hay

Squeekers Tovero Kid · 07-07-2008, 10:24 AM

Hello Fellow Floridians..... I am in desperate need of anyone who knows of any feed stores, hay stores etc...that have Orchard Hay. Not orchard/alfalfa, but straight orchard hay. The sweeter smelling the better.

The reason you ask? I have a blind polled hereford heifer that uses her nose and her ears to get around. She is doing well, finally eating from a milk bucket and loves her grain.

We picked her up at an auction, got her through a real bad illness and discovered she was blind, probably as a result of her raging fever. Some friends had orchard hay and she loved it primarily because she could find it using her nose.

Before she turns into a 1200lb cow feeding in a milk bucket, I want to get her used to grazing like a normal cow and this would help get me and her towards that goal.

I am based in Central Florida, but due to her will to live and mine to keep her around, I will travel anywhere in Florida to stock up.

Thanks in advance, STK and Bella.

BarnBum · 07-07-2008, 10:43 AM

I haven't been able to find straight orchard for awhile and have resorted to OA. Its about 70/30 Orchard/Alf. I can get you as many bales as you need as I know the supplier. Its pretty and green. Soft and not sticky. $13 bale.

Get youself a horse-n-tack. The July issue should be coming out if not already out in your area. There are always feed stores and stuff in there advertising.

Try this

www.everythingequine.com

Wendy F · 07-07-2008, 01:48 PM

How close to Ocala are you? If you want me to find out for sure PM me. My sister was getting hers there.

kanoo32 · 07-07-2008, 02:27 PM

My store has straight orchard, not sure how much it is, but they have it, I think it is 78# bales.....Pm me if you want the info

Lil Bits · 07-07-2008, 10:15 PM

I live in Palm City, Fl between Fort Pierce and the Palm Beaches. I just bought Orchard hay and only orchard from my hay dealer. She kept repeating that it was only Orchard and no Alfafa and did I still want it. I kept assuring her that I did as I also got a bale of alfafa that I do a 3 to 1 mix with. She's got bales for $12 a bale. I have her phone number if you would like it.
Amanda

aaliyah226 · 07-08-2008, 07:30 AM

I was at Red Barn in Loxahatchee last week and he had some.

PaintsQH · 07-08-2008, 12:58 PM

They have straight Orchard at a few places. 19.00 a bale at one and the other has compressed bales, large pasture bales, non compressed bales. They dont deliver that far, but have alot of hay all the time.

LuvMyMares · 07-09-2008, 07:52 AM

Try this one www.sweetcypressranchtwins.com

Squeekers Tovero Kid · 07-09-2008, 04:33 PM

Thanks everyone!!! Looks like I have several places to choose from!! Time to fill up the truck and get my girl some sweet smelling hay!!!

BarnBum · 07-09-2008, 06:01 PM

Thats great news. Glad your girl will some munchies !!

Just_Another_Love007 · 07-26-2008, 09:02 PM

Ricks performance equine supply in ocala has orcahrd. they also have O/A T/A coastal and many more. they have two locations. one is near the tack shack in ocala and the other is in dunnellon

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07-07-2008, 10:24 AM
Squeekers Tovero Kid Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 663	In need of Orchard Hay Hello Fellow Floridians..... I am in desperate need of anyone who knows of any feed stores, hay stores etc...that have Orchard Hay. Not orchard/alfalfa, but straight orchard hay. The sweeter smelling the better. The reason you ask? I have a blind polled hereford heifer that uses her nose and her ears to get around. She is doing well, finally eating from a milk bucket and loves her grain. We picked her up at an auction, got her through a real bad illness and discovered she was blind, probably as a result of her raging fever. Some friends had orchard hay and she loved it primarily because she could find it using her nose. Before she turns into a 1200lb cow feeding in a milk bucket, I want to get her used to grazing like a normal cow and this would help get me and her towards that goal. I am based in Central Florida, but due to her will to live and mine to keep her around, I will travel anywhere in Florida to stock up. Thanks in advance, STK and Bella. __________________ Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead

07-07-2008, 10:43 AM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,533	I haven't been able to find straight orchard for awhile and have resorted to OA. Its about 70/30 Orchard/Alf. I can get you as many bales as you need as I know the supplier. Its pretty and green. Soft and not sticky. $13 bale. Get youself a horse-n-tack. The July issue should be coming out if not already out in your area. There are always feed stores and stuff in there advertising. Try this www.everythingequine.com __________________ Murphys Horse Law - A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching !! Last edited by BarnBum : 07-07-2008 at 10:50 AM.

07-07-2008, 01:48 PM
Wendy F Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 951	How close to Ocala are you? If you want me to find out for sure PM me. My sister was getting hers there. __________________ Breaking,Training,Raising Quality bred QH's Home of Blue Roan Stallion "Blue Woody Hancock" AQHA, NFQHA 96.63% Foundation www.wfquarterhorses.com "With God, there is 2 in the saddle. You will never ride alone again!"

07-07-2008, 02:27 PM
kanoo32 Started Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,339	My store has straight orchard, not sure how much it is, but they have it, I think it is 78# bales.....Pm me if you want the info __________________ Even if your on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there!

07-07-2008, 10:15 PM
Lil Bits Weanling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 310	I live in Palm City, Fl between Fort Pierce and the Palm Beaches. I just bought Orchard hay and only orchard from my hay dealer. She kept repeating that it was only Orchard and no Alfafa and did I still want it. I kept assuring her that I did as I also got a bale of alfafa that I do a 3 to 1 mix with. She's got bales for $12 a bale. I have her phone number if you would like it. Amanda

07-08-2008, 07:30 AM
aaliyah226 Weanling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: loxahatchee fla Posts: 309	I was at Red Barn in Loxahatchee last week and he had some.

07-08-2008, 12:58 PM
PaintsQH Started Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,416	They have straight Orchard at a few places. 19.00 a bale at one and the other has compressed bales, large pasture bales, non compressed bales. They dont deliver that far, but have alot of hay all the time. __________________ My treasures do not clink, they gleam in the sunlight and neigh in the night

07-09-2008, 07:52 AM
LuvMyMares Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 151	Try this one www.sweetcypressranchtwins.com __________________ I Luv my 3 mare's-Cheyanne-Palomino Paint, Butter's-Sorrel Arabian & Katie Lou-Black AQHA

07-09-2008, 04:33 PM
Squeekers Tovero Kid Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 663	Thanks everyone!!! Looks like I have several places to choose from!! Time to fill up the truck and get my girl some sweet smelling hay!!! __________________ Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead

07-09-2008, 06:01 PM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,533	Thats great news. Glad your girl will some munchies !! __________________ Murphys Horse Law - A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching !!

07-26-2008, 09:02 PM
Just_Another_Love007 Weanling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: florida Posts: 404	Ricks performance equine supply in ocala has orcahrd. they also have O/A T/A coastal and many more. they have two locations. one is near the tack shack in ocala and the other is in dunnellon