[Jacob-list] Blue Seal Hay Extender Pellets

[Linda]

A new Blue Seal dealer 30 miles away will be getting their first shipment next week.  I've got tubs and rabbit feed coming and I'll ask about the Hay Extender Pellets.  I've been driving 65 miles to get the tubs, so I'm really pleased to have a closer dealer.  I plan to utilize more of the Blue Seal products now.  

Linda
 
www.patchworkfibers.com
Registered Jacob Sheep, Angora Rabbits, Handspun Yarn



> I feed Blue Seal Coarse 16 sheep year round, with a mere sprinkling

> in warm months to keep the critters coming when called. I

> adjust rations for

> gestation and lactation. My bred ewes have access to a Blue Seal

> protein tub (SGD?) through gestation and lactation. I keep a tub

> with weaned lambs, too.

>

> I have supplemented Blue Seal Hay Extender Pellets in the past when

> hay has been scarce (or it's been

> exceptionally cold, or I've had a ewe have a hard delivery and be

> stressed). They are an alfalfa based pellet, designed for horses,

> but palatable by sheep. I feed them in a tub/trough like their

> feed. They also make great lamb training aids for show gentling!

> There are instructions on the bag's tag for supplementing horses.

>

> I've also heard of people sowing turnip seeds in empty protein tub

> tubs, letting them grow greens and pushing them in with the

> critters. (Or throwing handfuls of seed into a "resting" paddock,

> letting them grow up, then turning in critters.)

>

> I'm eager to hear others' thoughts on this. Great topic for

> discussion, Linda! I still can't believe people in CA spend $17 for

> a square bale of hay! YIKES!

>

> Joy T

> www.shepherdofspots.com

> Home of The Fiber Flock

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