Ridecamp: Re: [RC] [Guest] Rats and Hay Sheds

----- Original Message -----
From: "Barbara McCrary" <bigcreekranch@xxxxxxxxxx>
  We now have grass and alfalfa hay, which the horses LOVE
> and clean up much better than the oat hay, which the rats loved.  We think
> the rats won't be attracted to the new hay because it doesn't have the
> seeds.  It was pretty gross with all those rats.  We turned over a few
> boards we had stored there and at least a dozen rats scampered across the
> floor.
>
> Barbara
>

I like feeding good oat hay for several reasons.  My daughters picky mare
likes it, and a vet
told me it is slightly acidic, so if you feed any alfalfa ,the oat hay
acidity helps counteract
the formation of enteroliths....

Anyway, yes, it does attract mice.  I typically get 4 tons of oat hay every
year, and store much of
it outside (whatever I can feed before rains come)...and I feed it
first.....leaving me with barn stored
grass and alfalfa for the winter.
Karen


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