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Re: [RC] [RC] feeding for the cold weather (Susan G?) - Laurie DurginEven here in Ga. They eat more. They can eat 2 days less on a round bale when it's been cold. I've read you add about 10% to rations per 10 degree drop. under freezing. And when we get the 33 degree with cold rain for 6 hours or more ,you just bet they shiver if they don't have a waterproof blanket or shelter.We kind of get into a pattern of rain in winter every 3-7 days in winter. It may rain all day or off and on . The trick is it may rain all day at 45- 50 degrees, then it drops into 30's at night .So you either stall or swap waterproof sheet to waterproof blankets at night. Otherwise you have a wet shivering horse as the temp drops 30 degrees or so. I have to add estra beetpulp/pellets when it gets real cold or tlhey will drop weight.(I also use fat) .I usually up the beet pulp first though.LaurieFrom: <heidi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <Elkenchild@xxxxxxx> CC: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [RC] feeding for the cold weather (Susan G?) Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 15:48:13 -0700 (MST) _________________________________________________________________ Rethink your business approach for the new year with the helpful tips here. http://special.msn.com/bcentral/prep04.armx =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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