Mine are easy. I rent a field and have a run in. I've done some work to it so that I can make it into stalls or have it completely open. I don't use any bedding since they come and go as they please. It's rare for them to poop in the run in. What I do instead is clean the whole field once a week and spread the manure. I also do rotation grazing. It takes me about the same amount of time to do this as it would if I had them in stalls and needed to clean the stalls every day. If you want a cheaper alternative, see if there's any lumber mills in your area. Often times, you can get shavings or sawdust from them for cheap. If you go this route, just make sure that there's no walnut in the shavings since it can cause laminitis.
My horses eat the wood pellets! Ive tried them dry and watered down. The issues I had with them are bruised feet and impaction colic. I went back to shavings almost immediately. But I love the pellets for kitty litter.
I love these pellets! I tried using them for cat litter and my cats said no way. If my horse needs a stall in the winter for -300 F for the temp, wood pellets it is.
I started using this bedding to combat mud in winter. I don't think it worked that well as it didn't absorb the mud water. I have some left so I will try it this way by adding water! Thanks, Lisa!
I have been so happy with time saved cleaning stalls, and saved so much money while giving horses a nice cozy bed 🥰 I hope you find they work better once they have been ‘fluffed’ 😌
You said 4 bags to cover the stall. Is it a 12x12 standard size stall? I heard somewhere that sawdust gets impacted between frog & sole of foot when used as stall bedding. How ling have you been using the pellets? Long enough to see if the expanded pellets are able to get into the crevices around the frog? I am seriously considering your tip here. We just paved our barn aisle & are now focused on scraping stall floor down to hard base & starting over with mats & some bedding. Thanks!
Good question! I have never had a horse try to eat the bedding. But again by getting the pellets wet, they expand and are no longer pellets. And- they don’t smell like hay pellets, or grain, so that probably helps 😊
I LOVE my wave fork! This thing is so cool - The tines are super strong and flexible. I really like that they don't bend (or break). And yes, they are pricey, but I think I got mine when they were a brand new concept (?) I can't even remember how long ago I bought it. But I have seen sometimes it's on sale, so I would keep an eye out for deals! 😁
I have wood pallets for almost 10 years,I will never go back to wood shaving. the bedding and less work and waist,, can't compared. just look at the ashes % on the pelletsbag, there's should be none % I live in sweden new to this channel 🙋♀️
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Mine are easy. I rent a field and have a run in. I've done some work to it so that I can make it into stalls or have it completely open.
I don't use any bedding since they come and go as they please. It's rare for them to poop in the run in.
What I do instead is clean the whole field once a week and spread the manure.
I also do rotation grazing.
It takes me about the same amount of time to do this as it would if I had them in stalls and needed to clean the stalls every day.
If you want a cheaper alternative, see if there's any lumber mills in your area. Often times, you can get shavings or sawdust from them for cheap.
If you go this route, just make sure that there's no walnut in the shavings since it can cause laminitis.
Very Helpful video and comments! Thank you!
My horses eat the wood pellets! Ive tried them dry and watered down. The issues I had with them are bruised feet and impaction colic. I went back to shavings almost immediately. But I love the pellets for kitty litter.
That looks like so much fun to pour the water in. I don’t know how I would want to stop pouring it in on the pellets that have not expanded.
🤣😂🤣😂
I love these pellets! I tried using them for cat litter and my cats said no way. If my horse needs a stall in the winter for -300 F for the temp, wood pellets it is.
I only put the wood pellets in the pee spots then topped with fine shavings
Thanks for the info
THANK YOU ❤
I started using this bedding to combat mud in winter. I don't think it worked that well as it didn't absorb the mud water. I have some left so I will try it this way by adding water! Thanks, Lisa!
I have been so happy with time saved cleaning stalls, and saved so much money while giving horses a nice cozy bed 🥰
I hope you find they work better once they have been ‘fluffed’ 😌
I use the pellet bedding where I know they will pee & then having shavings on top of them.
You said 4 bags to cover the stall. Is it a 12x12 standard size stall?
I heard somewhere that sawdust gets impacted between frog & sole of foot when used as stall bedding. How ling have you been using the pellets? Long enough to see if the expanded pellets are able to get into the crevices around the frog? I am seriously considering your tip here. We just paved our barn aisle & are now focused on scraping stall floor down to hard base & starting over with mats & some bedding. Thanks!
That looks really interesting. 🤔Do they try to eat the pellets ?? 🐎
Good question!
I have never had a horse try to eat the bedding. But again by getting the pellets wet, they expand and are no longer pellets. And- they don’t smell like hay pellets, or grain, so that probably helps 😊
Hey Lisa! I was wondering how you liked your manure fork? Have been looking at them for awhile, but would love to hear how you like it.
How much do you love your Wave Fork?? Does it pick up the smallest pieces? Is it worth the $60 price tag? I am thinking of getting one.
I LOVE my wave fork! This thing is so cool - The tines are super strong and flexible. I really like that they don't bend (or break). And yes, they are pricey, but I think I got mine when they were a brand new concept (?) I can't even remember how long ago I bought it. But I have seen sometimes it's on sale, so I would keep an eye out for deals! 😁
I have wood pallets for almost 10 years,I will never go back to wood shaving.
the bedding and less work and waist,, can't compared.
just look at the ashes % on the pelletsbag, there's should be none %
I live in sweden
new to this channel 🙋♀️
I don't wet mine first cuz they would get soaked with pee anyways
I’ve never wet mine either!
Bring the wheel borrow to you