Kari
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Hello,
I have 4 mares I plan on breeding in late-February. In order to get them cycling so early, I plan to put them under lights.
A search didn't give me answers, so I'll go ahead and ask my questions!
1. How long? A long-time breeder told me to start two months before I want them to cycle, and to make sure the mares have light 14 hours a day.
2. Does it need to be continuous? I mean, the mares will have approx. 6 hours of light outdoors, then approx. 8 more in the barn. Do I need to be sure there's no "dark" for them, do they need to come in before the sun goes down?
I hope that made sense...!!!
Kari
I have 4 mares I plan on breeding in late-February. In order to get them cycling so early, I plan to put them under lights.
A search didn't give me answers, so I'll go ahead and ask my questions!
1. How long? A long-time breeder told me to start two months before I want them to cycle, and to make sure the mares have light 14 hours a day.
2. Does it need to be continuous? I mean, the mares will have approx. 6 hours of light outdoors, then approx. 8 more in the barn. Do I need to be sure there's no "dark" for them, do they need to come in before the sun goes down?
I hope that made sense...!!!
Kari