The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: perkhar on October 06, 2015, 12:12:57 pm
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Wondering what people's views are on feeding bread to sheep. What are the pros and cons health wise
It would work economically for me as I can get a regular supply but I don't want to make a decision sole based on the cost of feed but for the general health of the flock.
They would be given concentrates and foliage too of course but as a wee top up...
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I've not heard of anyone feeding bread to their sheep, other than maybe just a little treat.
Mine get hay when the grass has gone and a few concentrates but most of the year get by on just grass or the odd (very odd) sheep nut to keep them tame.
Were you thinking of the bread on a daily basis?
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No just no and again maybe once a week. I have concentrates that I'd like to be feeding through out the winter along with hay/ silage.. But wondered if anyone was feeding it more regular than that...
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I would research it before doing anything. This is one of many papers about it, but please read more than this before doing it.http://www.asap.asn.au/livestocklibrary/2002/hethrington1B.pdf (http://www.asap.asn.au/livestocklibrary/2002/hethrington1B.pdf)
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Very interesting read came across it just now on the Internet whilst looking at other sites worth a read for anyone. Thanks for that
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Be careful about acidosis