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Old 08/03/14, 09:31 PM
 
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Wether feeding question

I have four wethers ( one pic attached as I can't figure how to attach more :/ )
They have 2 acres of pasture to browse on. At night I usually give them a little BOSS with a tiny tiny bit of grain, and kelp. Sometime even some alfalfa pellets. Is that all okay for wethers? I really want to avoid bladder stones!
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As long as their main food is browse and hay, you shouldn't have any problems.

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He's just precious!

I have three 7 year old wethers. They get good-quality first cutting grass hay and they have pasture, and that's it. No grain, no boss, just a rare treat like apple slices. They're shiny and healthy and the vet says they're in great condition if a little tubby.

Sounds like you're doing a great job.
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He's a little cutie for sure! Urinary calculi is caused from an imbalance of calcium to phosphorus.
You want to make sure the calcium/phosphorus is about 2:1 is what most articles say but I try more for 3:1 or 4:1 ratio.
Sounds like your doing just fine.
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I've heard that exercise also helps to prevent UC. Other than just walking around their pasture to browse, are they getting much exercise? I take my wethers out for hikes so they can browse. That way they, and I, get a workout.
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