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Chris H

  • Joined Oct 2011
Barley
« 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.
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Welshcob

  • Joined Jul 2012
Re: Barley
« Reply #1 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.
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goosepimple

  • Joined May 2010
    • nr Lauder, Scottish Borders
Re: Barley
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2013, 07:22:52 pm »
It's ok to feed them it though Chris, they won't explode or anything  :D
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Chris H

  • Joined Oct 2011
Re: Barley
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2013, 10:36:22 pm »
Have I got your word on that goosepimple :-J
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goosepimple

  • Joined May 2010
    • nr Lauder, Scottish Borders
Re: Barley
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2013, 11:42:44 am »
....unless they eat the whole bag in a one-er  ;)
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