WHat is your opinion on Farnam Weight Builder.

Roxi&Bingo · 07-18-2008, 07:47 AM

I have a very thin 17 month old colt, barn owner doesn't feed it

, and I was wondering what your opinions are on Farnam Weight Builder. It says to feed 2 scoops daily (4 oz) to increase calorie intake, which then makes them gain weight.

What are you opinions on it and how much do you think I should feed?

Please, I don't want a lecture on bad barn owners and how I need to leave because I am in the process, I merely just want your opinions on Farnam Weight Builder. Would you reccomend it?

No1Dazy · 07-18-2008, 07:54 AM

I've never had success with it, because all the horses hate it and won't eat it. I believe they make a liquid though, which might be more successful...

Roxi&Bingo · 07-18-2008, 08:03 AM

Thank You No1Dazy. I am hoping Bingo will eat it, he's kind of a pig, LOL.

ahorseofcourse · 07-18-2008, 08:25 AM

I had great success with it. At first Trix wouldn't eat it, so I put some carrot's in it and then after that she ate it like it was oat's, she loved it afterward's =)

Roxi&Bingo · 07-18-2008, 08:35 AM

ahorseofcourse - Did it actually put weight on her? I am trying to sell him but don't want to put him up for sale in this condition.

sorrell · 07-18-2008, 08:35 AM

I wasn't overly impressed with it either. I think it is mosly ground flax. I would find out why the horse is not being fed... is it medical reasons, money, etc.
I have sneak fed a skinny pony that a woman did not want fed because she thought he would founder. He did not and got fitter looking though still thin, still, I could have been in big trouble if he did founder, but hips showing and ribs sticking out... I couldn't deal with that.
Still, it is not recommended, but I know the feeling.

Miss Patience · 07-18-2008, 08:55 AM

Not impressed with it at all.....but I noticed a big change in hoof condition! lol

AllAroundRdr · 07-18-2008, 08:59 AM

I personally find it a complete waste. Look at the ingredients -- really, for the price of the small bucket/tub of it, you can buy a couple bags of pellets that'll probably do more.

Also look at the protein level. All in all it doesn't impress me.

I think you can provide far better nutrition with fat/calories for a fraction of the price (and better results) with Beet Pulp, increased hay or pellets, Rice Bran or Rice Bran oil.

Roxi&Bingo · 07-18-2008, 09:05 AM

AllAroundRdr - He was being given a full scoop of hay pellets and that didn't give him anything more. He just kept dropping weight.

sorrell - The barn owner isn't feeding because she doesn't feel like it and she can't keep her word. As you can probably tell, I have some un-tooken care of feelings that will soon be addressed but thank you for your concern.

ahorseofcourse · 07-18-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Roxi&Bingo

ahorseofcourse - Did it actually put weight on her? I am trying to sell him but don't want to put him up for sale in this condition.

I could see a difference in her weight, definitaly.

07-18-2008, 07:47 AM	#1
Roxi&Bingo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 544 Images: 23	WHat is your opinion on Farnam Weight Builder. I have a very thin 17 month old colt, barn owner doesn't feed it, and I was wondering what your opinions are on Farnam Weight Builder. It says to feed 2 scoops daily (4 oz) to increase calorie intake, which then makes them gain weight. What are you opinions on it and how much do you think I should feed? Please, I don't want a lecture on bad barn owners and how I need to leave because I am in the process, I merely just want your opinions on Farnam Weight Builder. Would you reccomend it? __________________ Roxi and Bingo. My life/love/passion. Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly.

07-18-2008, 07:54 AM	#2
No1Dazy Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,068 Images: 81 Blog Entries: 14	I've never had success with it, because all the horses hate it and won't eat it. I believe they make a liquid though, which might be more successful... __________________ "Out of nothing comes nothing. We must at least try." ~Wolfgang May, 7/18/08

07-18-2008, 08:03 AM	#3
Roxi&Bingo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 544 Images: 23	Thank You No1Dazy. I am hoping Bingo will eat it, he's kind of a pig, LOL. __________________ Roxi and Bingo. My life/love/passion. Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly.

07-18-2008, 08:25 AM	#4
ahorseofcourse Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Most Likely with Trix (CA) Posts: 2,499 Images: 210 Blog Entries: 2	I had great success with it. At first Trix wouldn't eat it, so I put some carrot's in it and then after that she ate it like it was oat's, she loved it afterward's =) __________________ ♥ www.cafepress.com/mrrjessica ♥ ♥♥♥♥♥♥ Trixoxoxoxox ♥♥♥♥♥♥ ◄http://s126.photobucket.com/albums/p...razyforhorses/►

07-18-2008, 08:35 AM	#5
Roxi&Bingo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 544 Images: 23	ahorseofcourse - Did it actually put weight on her? I am trying to sell him but don't want to put him up for sale in this condition. __________________ Roxi and Bingo. My life/love/passion. Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly.

07-18-2008, 08:35 AM	#6
sorrell Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,968 Images: 30 Blog Entries: 1	I wasn't overly impressed with it either. I think it is mosly ground flax. I would find out why the horse is not being fed... is it medical reasons, money, etc. I have sneak fed a skinny pony that a woman did not want fed because she thought he would founder. He did not and got fitter looking though still thin, still, I could have been in big trouble if he did founder, but hips showing and ribs sticking out... I couldn't deal with that. Still, it is not recommended, but I know the feeling. __________________ I've Been Love Struck

07-18-2008, 08:55 AM	#7
Miss Patience Full Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 268 Images: 108	Not impressed with it at all.....but I noticed a big change in hoof condition! lol __________________ "To dance with the horse is to touch the infinite" Rest in Peace my beautiful Sanga Feb.21,2008-July 28,2008

07-18-2008, 08:59 AM	#8
AllAroundRdr Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern CA - The Land of Fires & Shakey Ground Posts: 3,150 Images: 9	I personally find it a complete waste. Look at the ingredients -- really, for the price of the small bucket/tub of it, you can buy a couple bags of pellets that'll probably do more. Also look at the protein level. All in all it doesn't impress me. I think you can provide far better nutrition with fat/calories for a fraction of the price (and better results) with Beet Pulp, increased hay or pellets, Rice Bran or Rice Bran oil. __________________ People say riding isn't a sport...Well you see, the 'ball' I play with has a mind of its own. I've been Goosed..and I LIKED it!

07-18-2008, 09:05 AM	#9
Roxi&Bingo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 544 Images: 23	AllAroundRdr - He was being given a full scoop of hay pellets and that didn't give him anything more. He just kept dropping weight. sorrell - The barn owner isn't feeding because she doesn't feel like it and she can't keep her word. As you can probably tell, I have some un-tooken care of feelings that will soon be addressed but thank you for your concern. __________________ Roxi and Bingo. My life/love/passion. Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly.

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