FAQ: Can I feed my horse Chaffhaye on a free choice basis?

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FAQ: Can I feed my horse Chaffhaye on a free choice basis?

Jan 23 2016 by Chaffhaye

Yes. Many horse owners are discovering success in free-choice feeding of Chaffhaye, demonstrating a viable option for many. Many horses have been raised on dry hay and processed feeds with little exposure to natural grazing on pasture. As a result, many horses have developed poor eating patterns, such as gorging massive quantities of forage in a few single sittings. Our experience has been that most horses on a free-choice feeding program will eat more than is necessary during the first few weeks of introduction. Once accustomed to Chaffhaye, their eating habits typically drop back to a more reasonable level.


A comparison of Chaffhaye and alfalfa hay on digestibility and glucose metabolism in mature, stock type horses

Ashley Hansen, MS - New Mexico State University

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