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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Chris H on February 20, 2013, 05:39:22 pm

Title: Barley
Post by: Chris H on February 20, 2013, 05:39:22 pm

Quick query, my daft supplier has given me flaked barley instead of maize ::)  is this OK for my sheep and goats? I generally mix the maize with the crunch.

Title: Re: Barley
Post by: Welshcob on February 20, 2013, 05:46:06 pm

Would you be able to send it back if you are not happy with it? Otherwise it should be ok, however you'll have to change quantities because barley has more fibre/less starch than maize (= a bit less energy). Sorry I can't be more precise but I'd say you need to put a bit more of it (maybe 10-20% extra?). I'm sure I will be corrected soon if I'm totally wrong.

Title: Re: Barley
Post by: goosepimple on February 20, 2013, 07:22:52 pm

It's ok to feed them it though Chris, they won't explode or anything  :D

Title: Re: Barley
Post by: Chris H on February 20, 2013, 10:36:22 pm

Have I got your word on that goosepimple :-J

Title: Re: Barley
Post by: goosepimple on February 21, 2013, 11:42:44 am

....unless they eat the whole bag in a one-er  ;)