bunny
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Post by bunny on Dec 20, 2005 22:38:44 GMT 1
Noticed today my mare has started to lick the wall. is this a vit dif if so what should i get her
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Post by swallows mum on Dec 20, 2005 23:37:56 GMT 1
could be a deficiency....or is she bored??
try giving a broad spectrum multi vitamin supplement. i use feedmarks benevit......and theres 50% off at the moment for your first order!!! bonus!
you could alos try a stable lick, this would keep your horse amused too!!
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Post by specialsparkle3 on Dec 21, 2005 10:12:06 GMT 1
 Put half a "Rockie" mineral lick (house brick size) in her manger, or a whole one in a holder on the wall. I prefer it in the manger 'cos it also stops them rushing their feeds. MerryChristmas! ;D
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Sue & Tinta
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Post by Sue & Tinta on Dec 21, 2005 11:00:38 GMT 1
Stable walls are high in salt ! It's the new diet on the block (Tee Hee ! Couldn't resist !)
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donna
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Post by donna on Dec 21, 2005 21:57:06 GMT 1
Does she do this after a treat-I have seen several horses lick walls, doors etc after a treat or feed. I was told it was to do with prolonging the taste but am not sure-if it did we'd all be licking the walls after chocolate!
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Post by Chestnutmare on Dec 22, 2005 21:16:03 GMT 1
Yes it's normally a sign of your horse lacking in salt,try getting a salt lick,one of my old horses did this i got her a salt lick and it soon stopped.lol@firefly
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Post by mandal on Dec 22, 2005 22:06:36 GMT 1
rofl firefly ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Put half a "Rockie" mineral lick (house brick size) in her manger, or a whole one in a holder on the wall. I prefer it in the manger 'cos it also stops them rushing their feeds. MerryChristmas! ;D
