My horse is currently on the supplement Cosequin. How can I make his feed taste better? The Cosequin has a very strong smell and taste. I don't want to use corn oil or add more feed. He doesn't need to gain any more weight. What can I mix with his feed that will taste good to him? All tips are appreciated! :)
2007-01-12 06:21:44 · 13 answers · asked by Randy 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
A little bit of molassas or applesause would work and would not add many calories.
2007-01-12 16:44:20 · answer #1 · answered by Carson 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a horse on Cosequin and he refuses to eat it if its simply scooped onto his grain. But we put like a quarter amount of corn oil just to make it stick so he cant avoid it. That small of an amount wont make him gain weight and its simply the easiest way and cheapest I might add.
2007-01-14 03:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by wheeloffortune12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try molassas! If you feed grain mix a small amount of molassas in with your grain then add your Cosequin and add some hot water, so it's a little soupy. Mix really well. The heat from the water should bring out the sweet smell in the grain and molassas. My mare loves her warm mush!
2007-01-12 06:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You mentioned you don't want your horse to gain more weight and so that takes care of sugars, molasses, and honeys. How about putting the supplements between two apple slices.
2007-01-12 10:00:33 · answer #4 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh, good question..
And I have just the answer... Honey or Molasses.. They can't resist either. Just a little not a lot, mix it up and either feed it to him through a large syringe or put the mixture on top of his hay flake.. This worked for our horse, and he is stubborn.
Good luck
2007-01-12 06:28:59 · answer #5 · answered by Aunt Henny Penny 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A lot of horses like the taste of jello powder. It also has added benefits as a hoof hardener. Cherry jello powder seems to be the one that has shown the most sucess.
2007-01-15 18:31:59 · answer #6 · answered by Christine C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try apple cider vinegar or molasses that is how i got my horse to take his supplements add this to his feed using small amounts and add more until he takes it then you will know what you need to add to get rid of the smell next time
2007-01-12 06:29:23 · answer #7 · answered by mystic 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Molasses always works well for my horses
2007-01-12 07:27:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
molasses is bad for your horses, try to avoid it as much as possible, or give small amounts.
2007-01-14 08:01:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well add sugar!! Horses love sugar! Just add some sugar and they will eat just like that!!
2007-01-12 06:25:54 · answer #10 · answered by Charlie Savannah 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋