Alfalfa cubes=hay?

Marianne · #1 01/10/10, 10:25 AM

A 50 lb. bag of alfalfa cubes is equivalent to how much hay? (Our bales are generally around 40 lbs.)

oneokie · #2 01/10/10, 10:56 AM

50 lb of alfalfa cubes would equal 1 1/4 bales of hay.

Marianne · #3 01/10/10, 01:34 PM

Thank you! That sure would be an expensive "substitute"!!
Think I'll just get a bag for treats for the rabbits....

Jay · #4 01/11/10, 10:47 AM

Cows need long fiber (i.e. grass or hay) for proper digestion. The Alfalfa cubes do not have this since its chopped up into small pieces.

Alfalfa cubes would work in a pinch, but not for long term forage (hay/pasture) replacement use.