Anyone feed complete feed? Feed link added!

horseloverinVA · 02-20-2008, 09:04 AM

Does anyone on here feed Purina Horse Chow? How do you like it? I'm transitioning to it now and want to get some feedback. I don't usually use complete feed but with pastures and hay getting low I figured I would take the chance to save some money on my hay bill.

Does anyone else recommend another brand of complete feed?

seerfarm · 02-20-2008, 09:15 AM

I do, always have and do so with feeding hay. Of course, my guys only get a small amount of grain but it is just enough. Saves on having to use excess supplements, and in the long run more cost effecient.

I use Equine Adult for the two I have now. For the crew you have, given age and breeds, and if you are looking to keep it simple, (ie. a one for all feed), I would personally recommend Purina Ultium. And, I think you will find that you are going to feed alot less as well.

horseloverinVA · 02-20-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by seerfarm

I do, always have and do so with feeding hay. Of course, my guys only get a small amount of grain but it is just enough. Saves on having to use excess supplements, and in the long run more cost effecient.

I use Equine Adult for the two I have now. For the crew you have, given age and breeds, and if you are looking to keep it simple, (ie. a one for all feed), I would personally recommend Purina Ultium. And, I think you will find that you are going to feed alot less as well.

Thanks, I'll check into the ultium. Between the four of them they get about 2/3's of a bale of hay a day. So I haven't cut hay out all together and don't intend to, I just want to cut back if I can. They are also on 24hr pasture which is still decent but probably won't be in a month

calicocalgirl · 02-20-2008, 09:30 AM

I feed Purina Equine Senior and Equine Adult complete feeds.
I also recommend Ultium. It's a great feed but is not a complete feed. It is high in fiber but you still need to feed hay with it.

seerfarm · 02-20-2008, 09:36 AM

You are correct Calicocagirl, and Thanks, as I had forgotten, even though it has (beet pulp) which on its own, can be used to replace less than 50% of a horses diet...It does not contain chopped forage like Equine Junior, Equine Adult and Equine Senior.

horseloverinVA · 02-20-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by calicocalgirl

I feed Purina Equine Senior and Equine Adult complete feeds.
I also recommend Ultium. It's a great feed but is not a complete feed. It is high in fiber but you still need to feed hay with it.

Our local purina dealer carries the Equine Senior, but not the Equine adult. They will order it for me, but I have to buy the whole pallet if I went that route.

GAGIRL · 02-20-2008, 09:39 AM

I really like the equine senior. It has done real well for me and I know I feed alot less than I would have to with another feed.

horseloverinVA · 02-20-2008, 09:43 AM

The Equine Senior is pelleted correct? I'd have to mix a lil extra textured/sweet in with it. 2 of my horses will eat cardboard

, but 2 are picky and shun pellets

seerfarm · 02-20-2008, 09:44 AM

I believe the biggest difference you will find between the Equine Adult and Equine Senior is protein, fat and fiber.

Equine Senior is higher protein by I believe 2%, higher fat by about the same, and a little higher fiber.

Yes, it is a pelleted feed. But I would try it first without the sweet feed...It is highly digestable, easily chewed and with the added ingredients most find it tasty.

GAGIRL · 02-20-2008, 09:46 AM

It is a pellet, and I have one picky mare but she'll eat it. Won't eat any other pelleted feed, but all of them love this stuff.

horseloverinVA · 02-20-2008, 09:49 AM

I only got 2 bay of horse chow 2 wean them of their other feed, so I guess this weekend I'll go get the Equine Senior and mix it with the horse chow as I wean them, and then next trip just buy all Equine Senior....my tenative plan anyway...lol..thanks for the input guys

calicocalgirl · 02-20-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by seerfarm

I believe the biggest difference you will find between the Equine Adult and Equine Senior is protein, fat and fiber.

Equine Senior is higher protein by I believe 2%, higher fat by about the same, and a little higher fiber.

Yes, it is a pelleted feed. But I would try it first without the sweet feed...It is highly digestable, easily chewed and with the added ingredients most find it tasty.

I use the Equine Senior for Hickory that needs to keep weight on. I also add alittle Ultium. He will be on all Ultium in the next month or so. I just like the extra fiber for the winter.
I use the Equine Adult for Willy that just needs a maintenance feed.
If you have an easy keeper, Equine Adult is great.

gbarmranch · 02-20-2008, 10:04 AM

We use Equine Senior for most of our horses as well - that is their grain ration.. along with hay, and some beet pulp.. calf manna for nursing mares and weanlings.. They all seem to do very well with that mix..

recklesshoundog · 02-20-2008, 10:07 AM

I used to feed Blue Seal Trotter and it was a good feed. It can be fed as a regular and a complete so when hay gets better you don't have to do much switching around.

One nice thing is you will notice smaller and less poo!!!

horseloverinVA · 02-20-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by recklesshoundog

One nice thing is you will notice smaller and less poo!!!

Always a good thing!!

horseloverinVA · 02-20-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gbarmranch

We use Equine Senior for most of our horses as well - that is their grain ration.. along with hay, and some beet pulp.. calf manna for nursing mares and weanlings.. They all seem to do very well with that mix..

Now I do have a local feed store that I like to do business with if possible. They aren't a purina dealer but do carry a textured and pelleted senior feed. The %'s are pretty close to equal with the Purina Senior. I will probably be getting their brand because thats where I get my feed and have an account etc. It's a different brand but should be ok?? Right?

calicocalgirl · 02-20-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by horseloverinVA

Now I do have a local feed store that I like to do business with if possible. They aren't a purina dealer but do carry a textured and pelleted senior feed. The %'s are pretty equal with the Purina Senior. I will probably be getting their brand because thats where I get my feed and have an account etc. It's a different brand but should be ok? and pretty equal? Right?

Not necessarily equal.

GAGIRL · 02-20-2008, 10:29 AM

Have to agree with Calico on this one. I have tried other senior feeds and just haven't done as well with them as Purina. It is kinda an inconvenience for me, as I have to go to a particular store, but I really like the quality alot better.

horseloverinVA · 02-20-2008, 10:33 AM

It's not an inconvenience for me, I just like to do business if possible with the local feed store...friends of the family. In this case I may just go with the Purina though.

gbarmranch · 02-20-2008, 10:37 AM

We have tried others and were not as happy with them as the purina senior feed.. adding 1/2 cup of calf manna and one large coffee can of beet bulp seems to be the magic mix for our herd.. If you can, buy one bag and take the content label to the feed store to compare. What I like about the purina is the mix of trace minerals in it that are not always in the others..

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02-20-2008, 09:04 AM
horseloverinVA Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Central, Virginia Posts: 2,441	Anyone feed complete feed? Feed link added! Does anyone on here feed Purina Horse Chow? How do you like it? I'm transitioning to it now and want to get some feedback. I don't usually use complete feed but with pastures and hay getting low I figured I would take the chance to save some money on my hay bill. Does anyone else recommend another brand of complete feed? __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Last edited by horseloverinVA : 02-21-2008 at 08:52 AM.

02-20-2008, 09:15 AM
seerfarm Bombproof Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Out with the Herd! Posts: 9,633	I do, always have and do so with feeding hay. Of course, my guys only get a small amount of grain but it is just enough. Saves on having to use excess supplements, and in the long run more cost effecient. I use Equine Adult for the two I have now. For the crew you have, given age and breeds, and if you are looking to keep it simple, (ie. a one for all feed), I would personally recommend Purina Ultium. And, I think you will find that you are going to feed alot less as well. __________________ "One must be a god to be able to tell successes from failures without making a mistake".

02-20-2008, 09:30 AM
calicocalgirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: inbetweenhere&there, Pa Posts: 3,464	I feed Purina Equine Senior and Equine Adult complete feeds. I also recommend Ultium. It's a great feed but is not a complete feed. It is high in fiber but you still need to feed hay with it.

02-20-2008, 09:36 AM
seerfarm Bombproof Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Out with the Herd! Posts: 9,633	You are correct Calicocagirl, and Thanks, as I had forgotten, even though it has (beet pulp) which on its own, can be used to replace less than 50% of a horses diet...It does not contain chopped forage like Equine Junior, Equine Adult and Equine Senior. __________________ "One must be a god to be able to tell successes from failures without making a mistake".

02-20-2008, 09:39 AM
GAGIRL Started Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 2,567	I really like the equine senior. It has done real well for me and I know I feed alot less than I would have to with another feed. __________________ GAGIRL

02-20-2008, 09:43 AM
horseloverinVA Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Central, Virginia Posts: 2,441	The Equine Senior is pelleted correct? I'd have to mix a lil extra textured/sweet in with it. 2 of my horses will eat cardboard, but 2 are picky and shun pellets __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

02-20-2008, 09:44 AM
seerfarm Bombproof Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Out with the Herd! Posts: 9,633	I believe the biggest difference you will find between the Equine Adult and Equine Senior is protein, fat and fiber. Equine Senior is higher protein by I believe 2%, higher fat by about the same, and a little higher fiber. Yes, it is a pelleted feed. But I would try it first without the sweet feed...It is highly digestable, easily chewed and with the added ingredients most find it tasty. __________________ "One must be a god to be able to tell successes from failures without making a mistake".

02-20-2008, 09:46 AM
GAGIRL Started Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 2,567	It is a pellet, and I have one picky mare but she'll eat it. Won't eat any other pelleted feed, but all of them love this stuff. __________________ GAGIRL

02-20-2008, 09:49 AM
horseloverinVA Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Central, Virginia Posts: 2,441	I only got 2 bay of horse chow 2 wean them of their other feed, so I guess this weekend I'll go get the Equine Senior and mix it with the horse chow as I wean them, and then next trip just buy all Equine Senior....my tenative plan anyway...lol..thanks for the input guys __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

02-20-2008, 10:04 AM
gbarmranch Pasture Pet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 32,635	We use Equine Senior for most of our horses as well - that is their grain ration.. along with hay, and some beet pulp.. calf manna for nursing mares and weanlings.. They all seem to do very well with that mix.. __________________ http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Quality Foundation Quarter Horses If you believe what you like in the Gospel, and reject what you don't like, it is not the Gospel you believe, but yourself." Augustine of Hippo

02-20-2008, 10:07 AM
recklesshoundog Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 3,162	I used to feed Blue Seal Trotter and it was a good feed. It can be fed as a regular and a complete so when hay gets better you don't have to do much switching around. One nice thing is you will notice smaller and less poo!!!

02-20-2008, 10:29 AM
GAGIRL Started Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 2,567	Have to agree with Calico on this one. I have tried other senior feeds and just haven't done as well with them as Purina. It is kinda an inconvenience for me, as I have to go to a particular store, but I really like the quality alot better. __________________ GAGIRL

02-20-2008, 10:33 AM
horseloverinVA Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Central, Virginia Posts: 2,441	It's not an inconvenience for me, I just like to do business if possible with the local feed store...friends of the family. In this case I may just go with the Purina though. __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

02-20-2008, 10:37 AM
gbarmranch Pasture Pet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 32,635	We have tried others and were not as happy with them as the purina senior feed.. adding 1/2 cup of calf manna and one large coffee can of beet bulp seems to be the magic mix for our herd.. If you can, buy one bag and take the content label to the feed store to compare. What I like about the purina is the mix of trace minerals in it that are not always in the others.. __________________ http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Quality Foundation Quarter Horses If you believe what you like in the Gospel, and reject what you don't like, it is not the Gospel you believe, but yourself." Augustine of Hippo