tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500950316208997439.post3962422999664354495..comments2023-05-11T07:06:21.467-07:00Comments on Super Ponies: Dickie's Got a Tummy Ache (Dickie's Ailment Part II)Adventures of the Super Ponieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00505793706856998385noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500950316208997439.post-38555839050269982192014-02-09T08:52:28.063-08:002014-02-09T08:52:28.063-08:00I did a whole post on this as it relates to irish....I did a whole post on this as it relates to irish. He's on crushed oats and alfalfa. In 6 months he's gained 150 pounds and all signs of ulcers have vanished. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500950316208997439.post-81716104620948902512014-02-08T10:40:33.224-08:002014-02-08T10:40:33.224-08:00I forgot about the compressed bales! That's w...I forgot about the compressed bales! That's what I've used in the past and Chrome LOVED it! He would grab it and shake it like a dog! So funny! I'll definitely have to start feeding that again. Thanks for the reminder. :DAchieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500950316208997439.post-90786829518165817452014-02-07T23:15:23.296-08:002014-02-07T23:15:23.296-08:00It's funny watching Dickie eat his alfalfa he ...It's funny watching Dickie eat his alfalfa he always takes a minute to stare like he can't believe his luck. Then he bites it like killing it will get it in his body faster. They love it!Adventures of the Super Ponieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00505793706856998385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500950316208997439.post-29255782706216949802014-02-07T23:14:21.501-08:002014-02-07T23:14:21.501-08:00I mean clydie is not something i would want to dea...I mean clydie is not something i would want to deal with. that's a whole lotta pissed off horse. Adventures of the Super Ponieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00505793706856998385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500950316208997439.post-78824817157502440892014-02-07T23:13:46.172-08:002014-02-07T23:13:46.172-08:00Alfalfa is probably the easiest way to do it. Not ...Alfalfa is probably the easiest way to do it. Not sure what they cost in your area but the compressed bales around here are about $18. They contain a little more than 20 flakes. You could probably even do half a flake or do it a few times a week. My trainer does it three days a week. I think you get a better benefit from the actual hay but pellets/cubes are better than nothing. Adventures of the Super Ponieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00505793706856998385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500950316208997439.post-30909978946396438822014-02-07T11:02:42.796-08:002014-02-07T11:02:42.796-08:00I love feeding alfalfa for the very reason its a n...I love feeding alfalfa for the very reason its a natural bufferL.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500950316208997439.post-2549329239856738482014-02-07T09:09:32.932-08:002014-02-07T09:09:32.932-08:00Glad you got it figured out! My friend's Clyde...Glad you got it figured out! My friend's Clyde was being unusually mean, put him on ulcer meds and fixed him right up. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168070368360018750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500950316208997439.post-90296262293534676682014-02-07T08:53:01.168-08:002014-02-07T08:53:01.168-08:00Wow this is a great post!! Thank you for all of t...Wow this is a great post!! Thank you for all of the information, especially the symptoms. Chrome had an unexplained drop in weight right before the weather changed cold and had gotten very spooky and kind of irritated. I thought it was because it had gotten cold all of a sudden, but it could have also been his tummy!! I was feeding alfalfa and quit right around then too because I ran out. I think I'm going to get some more and keep him on it, even if it's soaked pellets. It's weird though because he has hay 24/7 and is out in the pasture 24/7, so he doesn't have the normal risks... however during the summer I was only feeding hay twice a day. I've also noticed him chewing on wood too. Not often... in fact it's normally after he eats. I scold him for it and he stops. I'm definitely going to try the alfalfa and might even look into the gut supplements to see if they make a difference. Thanks again for the info! I'm glad Dickie is feeling better already. :)Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.com