2007-06-15 11:49:08 · 20 answers · asked by Red 4 Green 2 in Pets ➔ Horses
Both of those are fine to feed-- but i'd definately keep the corn levels down more than the carrots. Carrots are milder and dont have as much energy as the corn-- so I think its better to feed carrots.
If you are planning as using it as a feed corn is a perfectly good feed for horses, but people have gotten into trouble by not understanding it. A one-pound coffee can filled with corn contains two times the amount of energy as the same amount of oats, and if you suddenly feed the corn in the same amount as you do oats, a horse can get into trouble and even founder. Corn also is prone to mold. There are many concentrate mixes out there that contain a mixture of corn, oats and/or barley with added vitamins and minerals. Choose one from a reputable company that is designed specifically for the athletic horse.
2007-06-15 15:26:04 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah C- Equine Help 101 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You do not feed cracked corn or any grain with a paste dewormer. The stickiness will adhere to the grain and you risk a choke. You wait a few minutes until all of the paste is ingested and then can offer a treat of an apple, carrot, or whatever. I also learned the hard way NEVER to feed untreated cracked corn. The corn, either on the cob, or run through a mill, can contain a fungus that is very problematic to horses. Corn that is heat treated, like in bagged brand name feed is fine because it the heating process kills off the fungus. I had two horses severely colic from cracked corn straight from a mill (not moldy, mind you, just untreated), and I lost a triple registered buckskin mare because I did not know about cracked corn and fungus. I would never risk feeding horses untreated corn again. Washing the bot eggs with warm soapy water makes them hatch before your horse ingests them. Scraping them off with a knife works too. I also use baby or mineral oil to loosen the adhesive that makes them stick to hair. A pumice stone that you use on your feet works great to get them off if you can't find one of the styrofoam type bot remover. As a preventative, I wipe on baby or mineral oil with a little insecticide which repels the bots somewhat and the oil keeps the eggs from sticking in the first place. Or use War Paint.
2016-05-21 04:30:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can feed horses corn and carrots.
2007-06-16 07:49:01 · answer #3 · answered by Aly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd actually be a little worried about too much corn because it is hard to digest for humans. But yeah you can feed them corn and carrots :D
2007-06-15 12:13:29 · answer #4 · answered by gg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Horses love a good carrot. It's a favorite treat. Corn should be OK but watch the ammounts. (I don't think you can overdo the carrots.)
2007-06-15 14:23:56 · answer #5 · answered by danl747 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, carrots are fine for horses and commonly fed, and so is corn (its even in alot of horse feeds. Just dont overdo it!
Hope this helps!
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2007-06-15 14:18:32 · answer #6 · answered by *P*H*S* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are very good for horses, but dont over do either. Carrots are the best for them.
2007-06-15 17:31:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carrots are fine, but i'm not sure about corn.
2007-06-15 14:34:34 · answer #8 · answered by Jessia123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can feed them corn and carrots
They especily love carrots
The others said don't give them to much, because they(the horse[s]) could get colic.
You don't want that.
So only give them as a treat.
2007-06-15 12:05:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Carrots are fine but i dont know about corn.
2007-06-15 12:07:51 · answer #10 · answered by stacy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋