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Re: [RC] Feeding in Extremely Cold Weather - heidiYesterday I heard on the radio that the temperature in Embarrass, MN was 54 degrees below 0. It is 8 degrees in Missouri today and I was curious about what people in 54 degree below temperatures do differently at feeding time. How do you go about getting enough calories into horses that are unsheltered to keep them warm? How many calories a day does a 1000 horse need when the weather is above freezing vs. below? Bob During spells that are apt to be sub-zero, we free-feed alfalfa hay to our brood band, and you can just watch the consumption increase. They will eat like there is no tomorrow, but provided they have the feed available, they seem to do fine. Worst thing is if there is wind/blizzard conditions--then they definitely need a wind break. Water is the worst problem--either need heated waterers or need to make sure that you get them on a regular daily program where they can come and tank up, preferably on water that is somewhat warmish. Heidi =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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