So, the verdict is in on our new hay options.
They’re both so yummy it’s hard to choose! But, the Prairie is the winner on Popsicle’s taste board - which is probably explained a bit with the feed test.
Watch her video for her ongoing deliberations though 🤣
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What if we told you there was a number on your feed test to help you determine the palatability of your hay that is not the sugar levels?
Although we look for a slightly more mature crop with our low sugar options, the hay you buy still needs to be palatable for your horse to eat it - so you don’t see all your hard earned money sprawled over the floor….
Do you know how your supplier tests their hay? How big their samples are? How often they test?
In this video we walk you through Neutral Detergent Fibre and hay testing. Sit down and join us this morning for our third and final video in our “How to read a feed test” series ☕️
If you have any questions, please pop them in the comments - we’re more than happy to chat or point you in the right direction for more research 🧐
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So, we’ve learnt how to read the sugar and starch levels in our hay - but what if I told you low sugar hay can still have high calories and protein? Yep, you heard right - sugars aren’t the only thing we look for in a feed test!
If you have a horse that is struggling with their weight, perhaps they have EMS or a similar diagnosis - you need low calories too!
In this next episode, we talk about Horse Digestible Energy and Protein Levels. Sit down and join us with your coffee for this short video this morning ☕️
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Have you ever looked at a feed test and thought "what on earth am I supposed to be looking at here?" - so many numbers, acronyms, percentages...
But you have a laminitic prone horse and you've been told you need to feed "low sugar hay" - but what does that even mean? How do you know the "tested" hay that you've bought is indeed low sugar? 🤯
We've decided to make a series of short videos to help you read these feed tests, so you can be equipped with knowledge when purchasing hay for your beloved equine friend.
In this first video we talk about sugars and starch - what numbers you need to pay attention to, what thresholds those numbers should be under and the reasoning behind it!
So if you can spare 4 minutes of your Saturday morning, we highly recommend that you sit down with your coffee and give this video a listen ☕
Share with your friends, it’s valuable to be able to read these tests ❤️
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We’re still open 7 days - rain or shine!
Well, the heavens have opened and the ground is getting a well earned drink!
Come on down to peruse our Black Friday specials while they’re still running ❤️ ☔️
TayTay and Breezy make feed shopping so easy 🙌
Well, our dynamic duo TayTay and Breezy have outdone themselves with this one. You need these puns and these specials in your life.
Black Friday Week specials all week long and our gals will will even give you good humour and smiles for free 🤩
We adore these girls.
Sales end Monday 2nd December 🥂
Come in and see us at 1 Victoria street Hall or grab a pun-free bargain at canberrastockfeeds.com.au
Our girl Bree is passionate, there's no doubt! Come with us on a journey as we do mornings with Bree 💁♀️👌
You need this kind of energy in your life. That's the vibe at Canberra Stockfeeds....all day!
It's finally here, the moment you've all been waiting for... the launch of our BLACK FRIDAY 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 SALE starts TOMORROW!
We have soooo many amazing specials on your favourites, it's been hard to keep quiet about what we've had planned this week.
Sale in store and online available for delivery 🎉
But, be quick, these deals are while stocks last so don't miss the chance to stock up your feed, dog accessories, garden soil, equestrian wear, tack... you get the picture we're going across many ranges 🤯
Sale starts TOMORROW and we can't wait to see you! 💜
We have something brewing….
Some early bird specials will be launched TODAY at midday with more specials to be released throughout the week…
This sale is NOT to be missed. When I say some of your favourites are going on sale, I mean it. I can barely hold my silence 🤐
Poppy has hay pillows of our different tested low sugar options all around her track because we have limited trees and posts (but don’t worry she has a lovely big shelter for those hot days!).
Our tested low sugar teff is always her mainstay and favourite. We think this is because it’s steamed and double conditioned making it lovely and clean and green for her to enjoy. Our teff is the option we recommend for our fussier four hooved customers who have metabolic issues because we know it’s the tastiest! We also take great comfort in knowing it is low in starch at just 1.9% (we never sell hay to laminitic clients over 3% starch), WSC is 5.8%, ESC is 5.2% and Digestible energy is just 7.35 Mj/kg (making it a great diet option).
So, although our teff is lovely and green it’s the perfect option for your four hooved friends needing low sugar diets. But do be warned, if you have a gutsy horse you may wish to explore the rest of our great low sugar range, which are palatable but just not as tasty 😋
Which of our hays does your horse love the most? 😍😋
Do we have Prime Lucerne in stock? 🤔
Well, we got down to our last bale before this truck arrived yesterday - timing 👌. This Mary Poppin’s shed always surprises us that we can fit 2 and a half semi loads inside! With this shed and our shed up the top we try to make sure we’ve got hay for you - whatever your needs. Need hay in bulk? Pop in and chat to us about bulk order discounts.
So grateful to our Prime Lucerne farmer for sending us yet another batch of premium lucerne that we know you guys love 😍. He reserves this for us so we can keep you supplied through the year and we love working with him ❤️
For a short time only, Prime Lucerne is on sale for $27.50. Come and see for yourself what all the talk is about 😉 at 1 Victoria street, Hall.
We’re open today 9-3:30 and Sunday 9:30-3 - see you then!
🐴 LAMINITIS PREVENTION TIP 🐴
Any farmer will be quick to tell you what pests horses can be with their selective grazing tendencies… they are essentially the cherry pickers of the grazing kingdom. In a paddock they will walk around and find the most luscious grass to gorge themselves on, often eating down particular areas. So, with a nifty bit of electrified tape you can control the size of their grazing area. By creating a small strip or cell you restrict the volume available AND you restrict the ability to select the best bits - they will have to eat the longer fibrous grass as they get through the section. Long fibrous grass often equals less sugar and healthier grass while the grass they cherry pick is often less healthy and higher in sugar! AND you then have more grass resting at any one time which is also beneficial for the quality of your pasture!
Have you heard of a track system? Tracks are created in paddocks by essentially creating laneways for your horse to move through rather that allowing them to roam the whole paddock. These laneways encourage the horse to move further throughout their day, and with the inclusion of poles, feeding stations, natural obstacles and friends, tracks can be an enriching way to keep your horses happy and healthy and optimise your paddock space.
We've got loads of fencing supplies, both temporary and permanent options. Come see us if you want to discuss your track ideas!
You can find some of our fencing supplies here: https://www.canberrastockfeeds.com.au/shop/fencing/QJUJAVD373VCM4CJ4P4A4RHG AND we have plenty more in store!
