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Provide High-Quality Hay
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- Solution: Offer free-choice access to good quality hay, primarily grass hay.
- Explanation: Hay forms the bulk of the diet, especially when fresh browse/pasture is limited. It provides essential fiber for proper rumen function. Grass hay (like Timothy, Orchard, Brome) is generally preferred as the staple. Alfalfa hay (a legume) is richer in protein and calcium and should be fed more judiciously, often reserved for lactating does or growing kids, to avoid imbalances.
- Notes: Hay should be clean, dry, and free of mold. Use feeders that minimize waste and fecal contamination.
📅 Created: 4/16/2025, 10:19:49 PM 📌 commercial 🔧 Hay (grass hay, potentially alfalfa), Hay feeder