Where is Standlee hay Company?

Eden, Idaho
Our facility in the small town of Eden, Idaho, is 142,000 square feet. We have an extensive customer base both domestically and internationally. Standlee Premium Products, is a leader in the forage industry. We continue to market and develop the highest quality products for our loyal customers “all year.”

Where does standlee hay come from?

All of our grasses are grown in the fertile volcanic soils of Idaho. Find a Standlee retailer near you.

What happens if a horse eats too much alfalfa?

Alfalfa hay can cause diarrhea in a horse that overeats it because the hay is rich and full of nutrients. Overeating alfalfa can also cause a horse to have excess gas, develop laminitis, and founder.

Is it OK to feed horses alfalfa?

Alfalfa hay is an excellent source of energy, protein, calcium and some other nutrients for horses. Its concentrations of protein and calcium meet the nutrient needs of horses in high levels of production, such as growth and lactation, but exceed the nutrient requirements of horses in other life stages.

How much alfalfa hay is it safe to feed a horse?

Horses can normally eat 1.5-2% of their body weight in hay, which equates to 18-24 lbs. of hay per day. The quality of the hay will determine how much is needed and if supplemental grain should be added. Good alfalfa can be 18-20% protein and 55% TDN or energy.

Why is alfalfa good for horses?

“The biggest benefit of alfalfa for horses is that it tends to be more nutrient-dense than most grasses when harvested at the same stage of maturity,” says Martinson. It typically contains more digestible energy, more crude protein and calcium, and fewer nonstructural carbohydrates (sugars and starches).

Where is alfalfa grown?

Idaho
Standlee Premium Western Forage® is committed to growing high quality alfalfa and also in providing an organic forage option for animal owners. Our farming location in the high desert of Idaho allows cultivation of alfalfa in rich volcanic soils.

Which timothy hay is best for guinea pigs?

Oxbow Western Timothy Hay
Oxbow Western Timothy Hay is our pick for the best overall hay for guinea pigs, and it satisfies all requirements with flying colors. It’s high-quality timothy hay with a low dust content your pets will love.

What does beet pulp do for horses?

In summary, beet pulp is a good dietary supplement for “hard keepers”, as a forage or fiber replacement for poor quality hay, and for older horses with problems chewing or digesting hay. The digestible energy content of beet pulp is greater than hay and less than grain.

How many bales of hay should a horse have a day?

A horse can eat anywhere from 15-25 pounds of hay a day, which generally equates to a half of a 45/50-pound square bale of hay per day (~15-30 bales per month).