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I would reach into each bale, grab a handful, squeeze it and feed 
whichever was softer. Unless it was for my haflinger pony, in which case 
I would look for the prickliest stemmiest, brownest stuff I could find :)


Sharon Levasseur wrote:
> If you were feeding grass hay (timothy/brome to be specific),
> and if you could pay the same amount regardless of 1st or 2nd crop,
> and if your horse was an easy keeper with no history of founder,
> which crop would you feed?
> Why?
>
> I'm asking because I'm buying excellent t/b hay at $2.50 per bale, and 
> I can get either crop, though 2nd crop bales are lighter.  (1st crop 
> bales ~40# and 2nd crop bales ~30#.)  I've been feeding almost 
> entirely 1st crop because everyone says 2nd crop is so much richer and 
> more sugary... and that scares me a little.  Which is funny, because 
> back when I boarded I never knew or cared what he was given.  
> Ignorance is bliss!
>
> I plan to get both types tested, but meanwhile, what would YOU do?
>
> Thanks,
> -Sharon L. in Maine
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