Author Topic: Carrots. (Read 2339 times)

NormandyMary · « **on:** May 16, 2012, 05:55:38 pm »

Months ago, I tried the boys with carrots, but they just turned their noses up. This evening, I was peeling carrots for tea and the boys were just outside the back door, so I decide to try them again.
I couldnt believe how quickly they ate them up. I did carrot sticks, not rounds and between them they must have had 2 carrots each.
Is it the colour that makes them appealing I wonder or the sweet taste? Ive always got loads of carrots around the house and they have to be better for them than biscuits for a little treat!

jaykay · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2012, 06:52:25 pm »

I think the sweet taste and maybe the crunchiness. I will have to try mine again, they weren't interested last one I tried.

little blue · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2012, 07:25:09 pm »

I remember mentioning this somewhere before ...
My goat book had a bit that has alays stuck in my mind, that goats can choke on carrot "rounds" so always cut sticks.
I give our goat the peelings (I eat the carrots myself!)

the chickens won't touch them, I maintain its the colour...

Anke · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2012, 10:36:01 pm »

Mine Loooove carrots - I go through a large net of horse carrots per week in the winter, now I have to buy them in the co-op and it is a tad more expensive... yes and I always cut them into sticks. Never had a problem with choking.

My hens actually prefer them when they have turned a bit off (and soft...)

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2012, 12:19:52 am »

My girls love their carrots and I always cut in the round. If I peel carrots for us the dogs queue at the kitchen door. I throw all the peelings on the floor and save myself the job of floor washing.

Roxy · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2012, 11:46:15 am »

As a horse owner, I have always cut the carrots lengthways - they, and any animal can choke on the rounds. I know the animal sanctuaries check if you are feeding carrots and will not let you feed the ponies and donkeys, nor the goats unless they are cut lengthways.

Funny enough, my goats will eat them chopped lengthways, but offered a full carrot, most will walk away!!

The kids are always fussy about carrots, apples and green feed, and the pigs were when little, until one day, you try again, and they decide they are lovely!!

NormandyMary · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2012, 08:05:39 pm »

Ive found that Roxy. Things I tried the boys with like celery, apple pear etc, months ago, they wouldnt touch. Now they cant get enough. Billy is more into the "healthy eating options" more than his brother who would eat just biscuits all day if I let him, but he is getting better. Im glad that they like the veggies now though, especially the carrots as I always seem to have to throw some away. I wont now though, Ill be doubling the amount I buy in future!