he does this mainly after a feed, would antacids help?
2006-08-03 09:37:29 · 14 answers · asked by star wars 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
he is 10 yrs old, plenty of fuss given,looks like he has been doing it a while as his top teeth are worn.
2006-08-03 09:49:22 · update #1
He is bored or teething, without more facts it is difficult to answer.
2006-08-03 09:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a habit that was well established before you bought him. Don't feed him antacids, I have no idea who told you to do that. Crib biting is a behavioural problem caused by the stress of boredom.
You can get a paste called Cribbox which you smear on the top of his door, its tastes bad and if the habit is new might be enough to deter him; but really you need to look at your stable management routine. He wants to be out. How much time does he spend stabled? Can you build him a small corral outside his stable so he can at least step in and out?
Get hold of a swede or a sugar beet, drill a hole through the middle and hang it up in the doorway. It'll swing around as he tries to bite it and keep him busy.
You can get a V shaped metal cap to go over the top of the door.
Here's some info on crib biting, including some info on anti acids which is a new one on me. I'd go for the behavioural solution first. You'll need an industrial sized bucket of the stuff.
If it is an ulcer he needs to see a vet, don't just mas the problem with antacids and get a proper diagnosis.
2006-08-03 16:49:04 · answer #2 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cribbing is a vice brought about due to boredom in a stall. It can create health problems, ruin stall walls, and once they start, they won't quit. There are collars on the market that may slow them down. The aluminum "nut cracker" or the leather "Miracle collar". Do not give him antacids. Could be detrimental and they won't help him.
There are several things you can put on things he can crib on that have listed previously, or you can run a hot wire around the edges. More time out would be beneficial also. But a true cribber will find a fence post or other item to crib on while out.
2006-08-03 22:06:23 · answer #3 · answered by Yellow Horse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if you're meaning chewing or *cribbing*. Antacids do nothing. It's a habit. A cribbing collar is effective on some. Taking out things they *can* crib on helps. Make a paste of red pepper and water and slather on the edges of things (DO NOT get in your eyes!)Cribbing is a bad habit - it can in some cases lead to colic, weight issues and more.
2006-08-03 16:49:20 · answer #4 · answered by Jan H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cribbing is one of those habits that I don't think goes away. There is a Cribbing collar that you can buy. It is nylon with a metal part that fits right under the top of the neck. It restricts air flow when the are Cribbing and can help cut down on your horse doing that. You can run electric fencing around the top wood portion of where he is kept. They generally won't do it on lover things. Good luck
2006-08-03 16:52:51 · answer #5 · answered by april_h2469 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As someone else said above try Cribbox, it's a foul smelling (and tasting) gel like substance that you can smear on stable doors/fences etc.
It may just be that he does it out of habit now, it's not a nice thing to see a horse doing but it is very unlikely that it is damaging his health.
If he is doing it in the field you could try running an electric fence around the inside of your regular fencing to stop him accessing the fence. I know of a couple of studs that do this and it seems to help.
To help relieve boredom make sure he is turned out regularly and has toys to play with in the box such as feed balls, or even a semi-deflated football will provide entertainment.
2006-08-04 10:45:32 · answer #6 · answered by PNewmarket 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no! you need to put up some hot wire or put a mussul or cribbing caller on him. cribbing is getting him high and they wont ever stop! it is a learned behavior so if you have other horses that dont crib then if they are around it long enough they will start to do it as well!
2006-08-04 11:16:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a cribbing collar. sometimes sprays dont work sometimes they do. ussally even of there turned out they will still crib. its rele hard to take out everything they crib on. they can almost always find something. sometimes cribbing collars leave thick throats on the horses. i wire muzzle can be put on and they can still eat and drink easily. nylon muzzles sometimes restricks eating a bit. i hope ive been helpful
2006-08-03 22:47:44 · answer #8 · answered by iluvmihorse12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i bought an older mare that cribbed, she was an easy keeper
she had a companion and it didn't seem to hurt anything so
I let her do what she was used to doing
i think the only time it's a problem is when they fill up on air and don't eat
2006-08-04 04:29:26 · answer #9 · answered by Loollea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is he in a stall when he does this? if so he may be bord. you can get his ball or something to play with. some horses pace back and forth as well. if you do suspect his feed you should cunsult a vet.
2006-08-03 16:46:21 · answer #10 · answered by iaanjie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try caynne pepper spray and spray it on the wood. also try getting maybe a toy that hangings...one that has a treat inside. he is probably bored. they also have certain collars for them...but that doesnt really work. good luck
2006-08-03 17:49:57 · answer #11 · answered by tupacamarushakur7196 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋