tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post5551043470350463161..comments2024-01-27T06:46:56.744-06:00Comments on Paradigm Farms Horse Retirement: The Thermoneutral Zone - Another Guest Post By JasonMelissa-ParadigmFarmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274830693649851658noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-77505655850505082892012-08-06T16:30:34.978-05:002012-08-06T16:30:34.978-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-65976201840836576012009-04-30T09:31:00.000-05:002009-04-30T09:31:00.000-05:00great questions lytha, and jason, thanks again for...great questions lytha, and jason, thanks again for posting and a great follow up to Lytha's questions. I know it's a little geeky to comment twice, but I just had to say thanks!Java's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053015366363203873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-51136575712612382632009-04-30T07:33:00.000-05:002009-04-30T07:33:00.000-05:00Lytha I can answer some of your questions. I can'...Lytha I can answer some of your questions. I can't remember exactly how we started using feedbags. I was looking for something easier than bringing everyone in/out and wasn't willing to do buckets in the field. I ordered a few feedbags and then didn't even use them for a couple of months. I finally tried them one day and was like, why have I been making feeding so hard?<br /><br />Peak grazing hours for horses are at night. Horses graze more at night and sleep more during the day if they are out 24/7. Since they are prey animals and things can sneak up on you easier in the night they have evolved that way for a reason.<br /><br />Currently we are not needing to supplement anyone with fat but when we have in the past we've used flax seed and rice bran. Grass is actually a good source of fatty acids and since we have grass most of the year we often have our fat intake covered.Melissa-ParadigmFarmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274830693649851658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-89818575120639295972009-04-30T06:10:00.000-05:002009-04-30T06:10:00.000-05:00Thanks for the guest post, Jason.
Curious, what k...Thanks for the guest post, Jason.<br /><br />Curious, what kind of fat do you supplement?<br /><br />I know Melanie feeds soaked alfalfa pellets to the residents with chewing issues, but do you feed any regular alfalfa/lucerne at all? I've avoided alfalfa since my endurance riding days, but realize that while in USDA quarantine, my horse gained weight on alfalfa. Now I'd like to re-evaluate and see if alfalfa can be helpful.<br /><br />Could the popularity of grass hay lately be the cause of the higher number of IR horses? If not, what are your thoughts about this new issue?<br /><br />I asked last time you posted but I was a little late: where did you guys come up with the idea to use nose bags for feed? <br /><br />One more odd question - do you happen to know the peak grazing hours for horses? Could it be during the night? My horse tends to sleep a lot during the day, and I haven't yet observed him all night long to see his patterns.<br /><br />Thanks again,<br /><br />~Lythalythahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719586193059362084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-49093034519988793032009-04-29T11:47:00.000-05:002009-04-29T11:47:00.000-05:00Sometimes you just don't think of that stuff. Esp...Sometimes you just don't think of that stuff. Especially if you board. Very very interesting. Our one mare hardly requires anything extra in the winter and is usually a little on the "extra padded" side (even though winter) because she doesn't exert a whole lot of energy. She's the older one (24ish) too. Our other one (8) is constantly getting a some extra hay in the winter because she's not only built slim, but she's so active, even in her stall, she just worries her weight right off. She is getting a little better with her nervous energy though. <br /><br />Thanks for the guest post :))ezra_pandorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04626213285612235702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-45468414750168169732009-04-29T09:37:00.000-05:002009-04-29T09:37:00.000-05:00Jason, thanks so much for you taking the time to d...Jason, thanks so much for you taking the time to do this post. Your knowledge, education is greatly appreciated! Hubby is going to read this one too! I think it was excellent and covered all areas well.LuLo Designs/Blue Eyed Tangohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18432986911571557592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-1591235030820602492009-04-29T06:01:00.000-05:002009-04-29T06:01:00.000-05:00Nice post Jason, thank you.Nice post Jason, thank you.Java's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053015366363203873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-76877877939095391882009-04-29T05:27:00.000-05:002009-04-29T05:27:00.000-05:00Really good post, Jason, thank you! The only thin...Really good post, Jason, thank you! The only things I would add are that each individual horse has its own range - we have some "sensitive flowers" who need sheets/blankets when hardier souls do not - often the more thinner coated horses. In addition, elderly horses have more trouble, just like elderly people, maintaining their body temperature in very cold and hot weather, and their body condition can also be adversely affected by dental issues and a gradual decline in the ability of their intestinal tract to absorb nutrients. Thanks again - do visitor posts often!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com