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Post by paulal on Sept 24, 2010 19:27:35 GMT
We lost our broodmare a few weeks ago and have been rearing our little filly Hattie ............ ! I have noticed a real change in her over the last couple of days ........... my daugher who usually looks after her is away on holiday and am sure she has been swopped for a DEMON! She has a nanny gelding next to her - who maybe isnt such good company lol x she is awful around her food as soon as she sees the bucket her ears are flat back and she spins around paws the ground and doesnt seem to rest until it is all gone. She goes out every day and is in at night and if she has had to stay in when the weather has been so bad - shes not a happy filly at all! I worried when we first turned her out with our little gelding because he seemed to have no interest in what she was doing at all - im sure he does keep her in check though! Otherwise i am sure she would be far worse! Worried.com
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Post by horseyll81 on Oct 2, 2010 10:40:43 GMT
Hi paulal,
Sounds like you've got your hands full!!
I'm not sure what to do about the turnout but with regards to the food, it may be an idea to raise the feed bowl off the floor by using a door manger (if she can reach) or make a little ledge in the stable to put the manger in. It might help her to feel a bit more secure if she can see all around her rather than having her head in a bucket on the floor.
good luck!!
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Post by pencaedu on Oct 2, 2010 10:46:38 GMT
Try a piece of 1 x 1 baton about a foot long with 3 pieces about an inch long two at either end, one in the middle. The 3 peices go nearest the wall, with the long piece on the front - that gives you the space to hook the 'over the door' feeder on to, & you can fix at whatever height is appropriate for your filly.
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Post by mountainsandhorses on Oct 15, 2010 9:11:07 GMT
Wow taraco, I love that! I shall try that tonight with the entire yard as they all pull faces when I feed except my mare but I always figured thats because she know's me...
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Post by paulal on Nov 23, 2010 17:36:32 GMT
 Sorry for not replying to posts! Dont know where the time goes tbh! I am glad to say that she is a lot better - she gets regular turn out with our little exmoor and she is in a good routine. Happier by the day and likes her own space!!! thanks for the advice
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Post by Stacey on Nov 25, 2010 12:01:48 GMT
We had to hand rear one and she was the same, complete baggage. She's rising four now and is fine, albeit still with a bit of attitude  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2010 12:14:41 GMT
My gelding has always done the feed demon bit he flies at you with his ears back and his teeth out, kicks strikes out with his front legs. ( not to me but other people). I do think they should be left well alone at feeding time they are only doing what comes naturally protecting their food as they would do in the wild.
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Post by paulal on Nov 25, 2010 12:44:11 GMT
Nice to hear that Stacey lol there is hope then. I always put feeds in and leave them alone to have their own space but would not want to handle one that is striking out etc around feed time! Diva or no diva!!! I take it hes not like that now Loulabelle?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2010 12:52:35 GMT
He does it without fail twice a day he is only 2 years old, i know what he is like and he knows he cant boss me but i wouldnt trust him with anyone else. As soon as door is shut ears are forward so he is left to eat quietly. I have no need to mess with him when he is eating. its a different story if you have feed in your hand or hold his bucket its just when its on the floor its demon time. I wouldnt feed him from the door its not a natural position.
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Sorry for not replying to posts! Dont know where the time goes tbh! I am glad to say that she is a lot better - she gets regular turn out with our little exmoor and she is in a good routine. Happier by the day and likes her own space!!! thanks for the advice
