Pumpkin seeds or insides for horses??

jokersbardee · 10-30-2008, 07:40 PM

Does anyone know if its safe to feed horses or dogs pumpkin "stuff" after you clean it out? I haven't ever thought about if before tonight and we usually throw it away or roast them but I thought I might feed them to the horses or dogs. From what I can find its okay but would like any input or experience if anyone has done this? Thank you

Chester · 10-30-2008, 07:41 PM

Pumpkin is good for coat colour.

bnwalker2 · 10-30-2008, 07:56 PM

I've never given it to horses before (never had the opportunity), but have given it to my dogs in the past. They really liked it!

County · 10-30-2008, 07:59 PM

Never fed pumpkin to dogs but have fed them to horses for years with no problem they like squash also.

jokersbardee · 10-30-2008, 08:22 PM

Thank you

I hadn't heard that it was unsafe but have never fed it fed before so thought I would ask. I was pretty sure it was safe but wanted to see if anyone else had any input. Just had some extra pumpkin stuffing tonight and thought I would give it to the dogs and horses rather than throw it out. I give them the pulp from my juicing all the time but have never juiced with pumpkins.

JBandRio · 10-31-2008, 05:00 AM

Many veggies, rind and all, of that nature (think winter veggies like pumpkin, squash of all sorts, etc) are good for horses.

I was just reading on another board about someone getting the little baking pumpkins, carving them up like a Halloween pumpkin, stuffing the insides with carrots and apples and stuff, and then presenting the whole thing to the horse, who just demolishes it

I'm soooo gonna do that!

Dancers Mom · 10-31-2008, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBandRio

Many veggies, rind and all, of that nature (think winter veggies like pumpkin, squash of all sorts, etc) are good for horses.

I was just reading on another board about someone getting the little baking pumpkins, carving them up like a Halloween pumpkin, stuffing the insides with carrots and apples and stuff, and then presenting the whole thing to the horse, who just demolishes it

I'm soooo gonna do that!

Ohh, me too!

Rider23663 · 10-31-2008, 10:06 AM

My friend's horse is getting a treat tonight !!!!

Thanks for the idea

John

Dancers Mom · 10-31-2008, 10:26 AM

Just want to double check! So after I clean out my pumpkins today I can take the seeds and "meat" and give it to my horse? It won't cause any problems? I think she would like this.

prberry88 · 10-31-2008, 10:27 AM

My horses love it! I alway dry all the gunk and seeds by throwing it in the oven for a little while but they just devour it.

10-30-2008, 07:40 PM	#1
jokersbardee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 183 Images: 12	Pumpkin seeds or insides for horses?? Does anyone know if its safe to feed horses or dogs pumpkin "stuff" after you clean it out? I haven't ever thought about if before tonight and we usually throw it away or roast them but I thought I might feed them to the horses or dogs. From what I can find its okay but would like any input or experience if anyone has done this? Thank you

10-30-2008, 07:41 PM	#2
Chester Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: inland of the coral sea Posts: 10,487 Images: 778	Pumpkin is good for coat colour. __________________ Aussie Aussie Aussie OI OI OI "We're all members of the outback club, we don't back down and we don't give up" Lee Kernaghan "Good friends are worth more than money any day" Adam Brand Is it full moon time again? Did the cereal truck overturn and fruitloops got spilt?

10-30-2008, 07:56 PM	#3
bnwalker2 Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sunman, Indiana Posts: 3,373 Images: 176	I've never given it to horses before (never had the opportunity), but have given it to my dogs in the past. They really liked it! __________________ Ike- 7 yr old Quarter Horse gelding Sienna - 8 yr old Arabian/QH mare I've been snowballed! (x2) I've been hugged!

10-31-2008, 05:00 AM	#6
JBandRio Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC Posts: 24,433 Images: 146 Blog Entries: 12	Many veggies, rind and all, of that nature (think winter veggies like pumpkin, squash of all sorts, etc) are good for horses. I was just reading on another board about someone getting the little baking pumpkins, carving them up like a Halloween pumpkin, stuffing the insides with carrots and apples and stuff, and then presenting the whole thing to the horse, who just demolishes it I'm soooo gonna do that! __________________ - JB Acres, owned and operated by Dynamite animals. - It's a wonder horses as a whole don't just kill us all and be done with their misery. - Keep your voice soothing and low - even when things get western (buck1173) - You can't hit me with all those snowballs!

10-31-2008, 10:26 AM	#9
Dancers Mom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: La Mesa, CA Posts: 1,813 Images: 93	Just want to double check! So after I clean out my pumpkins today I can take the seeds and "meat" and give it to my horse? It won't cause any problems? I think she would like this. __________________ *Native Star aka Dancer = 7yo OTTB mare* http://blossomvalleyequestrians.webs.com/

10-30-2008, 07:59 PM	#4
County Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mn Posts: 2,444	Never fed pumpkin to dogs but have fed them to horses for years with no problem they like squash also.

10-30-2008, 08:22 PM	#5
jokersbardee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 183 Images: 12	Thank you I hadn't heard that it was unsafe but have never fed it fed before so thought I would ask. I was pretty sure it was safe but wanted to see if anyone else had any input. Just had some extra pumpkin stuffing tonight and thought I would give it to the dogs and horses rather than throw it out. I give them the pulp from my juicing all the time but have never juiced with pumpkins.

10-31-2008, 10:06 AM	#8
Rider23663 Full Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 35	My friend's horse is getting a treat tonight !!!! Thanks for the idea John

10-31-2008, 10:27 AM	#10
prberry88 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Central PA Posts: 386 Images: 54	My horses love it! I alway dry all the gunk and seeds by throwing it in the oven for a little while but they just devour it. __________________ The horse is a noble creature you see, if you are to fall from their backs, they will wait for you; if you are angry, they will calm you; if you are sad, they will comfort you; and when you are lost, they will guide you.

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