Is Timothy Hay a good quality hay?

Blistering Winds · 06-30-2005, 09:55 AM

LMAO. well, because of the small leaves on a good bale of alfalfa, it does make it easier, though the stems make it hard. Many old horses leave the stems of the alfalfa.

MelissaH · 06-30-2005, 10:04 AM

Where do you get hay tested?

Top Dun · 06-30-2005, 10:10 AM

LOL what a on old wives tale for sure. People in Lousisiana, Texas and other southern states have been feeding bermuda for generations with no more problems than any other feed. I've fed bermuda I've fed Timothy, I've fed oat hay and many other types of hay.

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Originally Posted by MelissaH

BW...my vet says that bermuda binds up in the gut. But you know what they say about opinions.

Appylvr · 06-30-2005, 10:56 AM

Where are you at in CA to get Timothy for $17.95? It's over $20 where I am!!!! Orchard is about the same as Timothy, that's what I have mine on and it's cheaper than Timothy. You don't have any Orchard by you??? If you do, what's the price? Maybe I'll drive up there and buy some

We're paying almost $17.00 for Orchard right now

MelissaH · 06-30-2005, 11:26 AM

No Orchard where I am at. I keep trying to find an alfalfa/grass mix but there are none out here. So I buy alfalfa and grass seperate.

Remember...everything in Ca. is over rated and over priced. I am near the Santa Clarita Valley, Magic Mountain area.

spyro1 · 06-30-2005, 02:49 PM

Holy Hay

(It should be at that price huh guys???)

I just put my horses on bermuda coastal. I was feeding T&A or Orchard grass when I could get it. It has jumped up to almost 14.00 a bale here. I just simply could not afford it. The bermuda is locally grown, so I know that it is stored pretty good and not for a long time. It runs me 5.00 a bale. Big difference. Many thanks to

BW for assuring me that it was ok to feed, and running the nutrients down for me too!! Now I know that they are getting everything they need while on bermuda.

Calimero · 06-30-2005, 04:33 PM

WOW Spyro I am amazed to hear that timothy is 14 bucks in gainesville! I am way further down south and I do pay 9 $ per bale of Timothy.
I have heared that Coastal has no nutritious value due to when it is grown here in Fl there aren't many nutients in the soil.
I really like the Timothy though. I feed Timothy and sometimes if I can't get that T&A but T&A runs bout 14 $ per bale here.

morgan21 · 06-30-2005, 07:20 PM

OMG I could never afford hay at that cost. I just paid $1.50/ bale and even in the winter at the most I only pay like $2.50, $3.50 if they deliver it and stack it.

kal-el · 07-01-2005, 10:12 AM

60-80 lb bale of timothy here in ohio fresh cut delivered to the barn $2 a bale, some bails get to about 100 # . we buy it from the same guy when he cuts it he calls and sees if we need it.

Jennygirl011 · 07-01-2005, 10:34 AM

Those are some expensive hay prices..Here the price for a bale of hay is about $5.

06-30-2005, 09:55 AM	#11
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	LMAO. well, because of the small leaves on a good bale of alfalfa, it does make it easier, though the stems make it hard. Many old horses leave the stems of the alfalfa. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

06-30-2005, 10:04 AM	#12
MelissaH Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,552 Images: 172 Blog Entries: 4	Where do you get hay tested? __________________ I've been Snowballed If you love my profile pic...please check out www.coreyfishes.com HIM!

06-30-2005, 10:56 AM	#14
Appylvr Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: California Posts: 7,152 Images: 310	Where are you at in CA to get Timothy for $17.95? It's over $20 where I am!!!! Orchard is about the same as Timothy, that's what I have mine on and it's cheaper than Timothy. You don't have any Orchard by you??? If you do, what's the price? Maybe I'll drive up there and buy some We're paying almost $17.00 for Orchard right now __________________ A solitary ride through the bush is more beneficial than six months with the best psychiatrist I've been snowballed! No hour of life is lost that is spent in the saddle

06-30-2005, 11:26 AM	#15
MelissaH Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,552 Images: 172 Blog Entries: 4	No Orchard where I am at. I keep trying to find an alfalfa/grass mix but there are none out here. So I buy alfalfa and grass seperate. Remember...everything in Ca. is over rated and over priced. I am near the Santa Clarita Valley, Magic Mountain area. __________________ I've been Snowballed If you love my profile pic...please check out www.coreyfishes.com HIM!

06-30-2005, 02:49 PM	#16
spyro1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Swamp..Home of The SEC Champs~Go Gators Posts: 6,881 Images: 62 Blog Entries: 21	Holy Hay (It should be at that price huh guys???) I just put my horses on bermuda coastal. I was feeding T&A or Orchard grass when I could get it. It has jumped up to almost 14.00 a bale here. I just simply could not afford it. The bermuda is locally grown, so I know that it is stored pretty good and not for a long time. It runs me 5.00 a bale. Big difference. Many thanks to BW for assuring me that it was ok to feed, and running the nutrients down for me too!! Now I know that they are getting everything they need while on bermuda. __________________ I used to have a handle on life, but it broke off. Do unto others......

06-30-2005, 04:33 PM	#17
Calimero Full Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: TX!! Posts: 127 Images: 9	WOW Spyro I am amazed to hear that timothy is 14 bucks in gainesville! I am way further down south and I do pay 9 $ per bale of Timothy. I have heared that Coastal has no nutritious value due to when it is grown here in Fl there aren't many nutients in the soil. I really like the Timothy though. I feed Timothy and sometimes if I can't get that T&A but T&A runs bout 14 $ per bale here.

06-30-2005, 07:20 PM	#18
morgan21 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,448 Images: 161	OMG I could never afford hay at that cost. I just paid $1.50/ bale and even in the winter at the most I only pay like $2.50, $3.50 if they deliver it and stack it. __________________ “Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them.” VF Morgnificent-- My baby! Rodeos Native Rocket-- I'll miss ya girl.

07-01-2005, 10:12 AM	#19
kal-el Full Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 61	60-80 lb bale of timothy here in ohio fresh cut delivered to the barn $2 a bale, some bails get to about 100 # . we buy it from the same guy when he cuts it he calls and sees if we need it.

07-01-2005, 10:34 AM	#20
Jennygirl011 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,872 Images: 260	Those are some expensive hay prices..Here the price for a bale of hay is about $5. __________________ Many people have sighed for the 'good old days' and regretted the 'passing of the horse,' but today, when only those who like horses own them, it is a far better time for horses.-C.W.Anderson

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