Ferrah
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Its coming up pretty quick to when I get to take my Miniature Horse Spider home. I'd like to get Spider a friend because he is used to having company from other animals. Ideally I'd like to get Spider another gelding to buddy up with, but that won't be an option for another year or two.
I do sheep in 4-H and wondering if sheep or goats make good companions for Miniature Horses? Spider is used to sheep because he shares pasture with them. When I bring Spider home they will be on a big dry lot with another 1/2 acre fenced "pasture" that they will be able to play and graze on, but not for long periods of time. My question is because sheep are free fed on hay if they would make a good friend for the Miniature. I don't want Spider to have free access to hay. Is there a way I cen set something up so the sheep can get the hay it needs without Spider being free fed on hay? Would I be better off keeping Spider alone until I can get another Miniature?
Does anyone know whether or not it is okay for sheep to have rationed hay? I could keep Spider in his stall for an hour longer in the morning and night and let the sheep have access to the hay it wanted for that period of time, plus some sheep grain.
I want to do what is best for both the sheep and the horse, so I am not sure if this will work out because of the differences in feeding. Any advice would be appreciated.
I do sheep in 4-H and wondering if sheep or goats make good companions for Miniature Horses? Spider is used to sheep because he shares pasture with them. When I bring Spider home they will be on a big dry lot with another 1/2 acre fenced "pasture" that they will be able to play and graze on, but not for long periods of time. My question is because sheep are free fed on hay if they would make a good friend for the Miniature. I don't want Spider to have free access to hay. Is there a way I cen set something up so the sheep can get the hay it needs without Spider being free fed on hay? Would I be better off keeping Spider alone until I can get another Miniature?
Does anyone know whether or not it is okay for sheep to have rationed hay? I could keep Spider in his stall for an hour longer in the morning and night and let the sheep have access to the hay it wanted for that period of time, plus some sheep grain.
I want to do what is best for both the sheep and the horse, so I am not sure if this will work out because of the differences in feeding. Any advice would be appreciated.