Roughage & Hay Replacers: Healthy Basis for Every Trough
Ensure your horse's roughage supply. Discover dust-free hay replacers, high-quality hay cobs, and lucerne for a healthy and natural digestion.
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Leimüller horse fodder Luzernenheu Alfalfa 10 kg Subscription
Leimüller horse fodder Luzernenheu Alfalfa 10 kg
Content: 10 Kilogram (€4.62 / 1 Kilogram)
Sale price: €46.19 Regular price: €61.99 (25.49% saved)
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Leimüller alfalfa hay cut 25 kg Subscription
Leimüller Lucerne Hay Cut 25 kg – The Ideal Food for Your Red Deer and Roe Deer With the Leimüller Lucerne Hay Cut, you receive a high-quality single feed that is specially designed for ruminant feeding. This fiber-rich and nutrient-rich hay is the perfect meal for your red deer and roe deer. The high protein content makes it an excellent substitute for concentrated feed, ensuring your animals receive all the necessary nutrients for healthy growth and optimal development. The lucerne hay is harvested particularly gently and subsequently dried harmoniously. The gentle processing preserves many leaves and thus valuable nutrients. Compared to meadow hay, our lucerne hay contains 12-15% more protein, making it an excellent choice for feeding. In addition to the high protein content, the hay provides valuable vitamins, a lot of carotene, and calcium. The included herbs give the bio-hay a good and natural taste, while the essential fiber ensures healthy digestion for your animals. Additionally, our bio-hay promotes natural tooth wear, which is crucial for your animals' dental health. Overview: High-quality single feed Fiber-rich and nutrient-rich High protein content (12-15% more than meadow hay) Contains valuable vitamins, carotene, and calcium Promotes healthy digestion and natural tooth wear Gently harvested and harmoniously dried Technical Data: Product: Leimüller Lucerne Hay Cut Weight: 25 kg Feed type: Single feed Ingredients: Fiber, vitamins, carotene, calcium Scope of Delivery: 1x Leimüller Lucerne Hay Cut 25 kg FAQ: How is the lucerne hay cut and processed?The lucerne hay is gently harvested and then harmoniously dried to preserve nutrients as much as possible. Why should I use lucerne hay instead of meadow hay?Lucerne hay contains 12-15% more protein compared to meadow hay and also provides valuable vitamins, carotene, and calcium, making it a more nutrient-rich choice.
Content: 25 Kilogram (€2.29 / 1 Kilogram)
Sale price: €57.18 Regular price: €68.99 (17.12% saved)
Roughage & Hay Replacers: The Basis of Healthy Horse Feeding
Sufficient and high-quality roughage is the absolute foundation of your horse's health. It keeps digestion moving, ensures healthy intestinal flora, and satisfies the natural need to chew. However, if normal hay is scarce, dusty, or can no longer be chewed properly by the horse, high-quality hay replacer is the perfect solution. Products such as hay cobs, meadow flakes, lucerne (alfalfa), or structured chaff deliver crude fiber in its best form. They are generally absolutely dust-free and free from mold spores, making them a blessing for horses with respiratory problems.
The Lifesaver for Old Horses and Allergy Sufferers
Senior horses, in particular, often struggle with dental problems and can no longer chew long hay sufficiently. This leads to emaciation and a risk of colic. Soaked hay cobs or meadow flakes are lifesavers here: they can be eaten as a mash, provide the necessary energy, and completely cover the roughage requirement. Hay replacer is also ideal for allergy sufferers, as the thermal treatment makes it perfectly hygienic and dust-free.
Lucerne and Chaff for More Structure in the Trough
In order to extend the feeding time of concentrated feed and promote salivation, mixing in roughage chaff or lucerne is extremely popular. Lucerne also scores points with high-quality protein and essential amino acids – ideal for breeding mares, muscle building, or horses that are too thin.
Frequently Asked Questions about Roughage & Hay Replacers
Do I always have to soak hay cobs?
Yes, in the vast majority of cases, this is absolutely necessary! Hay cobs swell up considerably. If they are fed dry, there is an acute risk of esophageal obstruction. Some manufacturers offer special cobs that can be fed dry – always pay close attention to the feeding recommendations on the bag.
How much hay replacer does a horse need per day?
As a rule of thumb: 1 kg of hay cobs replaces 1 kg of hay. A horse needs at least 1.5 kg to 2 kg of roughage per 100 kg of body weight daily. If hay cobs are fed as the sole hay replacer, this amount must be offered in a soaked form spread over the day.
Can hay replacer completely replace normal hay?
Yes. For old horses that can no longer chew hay, soaked hay replacer is often the only way to cover their crude fiber requirements and maintain their weight. For healthy horses, however, normal hay should remain the basis due to the chewing activity, with hay cobs serving as a supplement.
High-Quality Crude Fiber for Senior Horses and Allergy Sufferers
Without sufficient roughage, the horse's digestion becomes unbalanced. But good hay is not always available or suitable for the animal. With our range of roughage and hay replacers, we offer you the perfect alternative. Whether dust-free hay cobs for allergy sufferers, soft meadow flakes for old horses with dental problems, or protein-rich lucerne for muscle building – you will find top-quality healthy crude fiber here.
Our hay replacer products are gently dried and pressed. This preserves the valuable nutrients and vitamins of the grasses and herbs, while dust and mold spores are reliably eliminated. Make a sensible addition to your horse's ration, extend feeding times with structured chaff, and ensure an all-round healthy gastrointestinal system.