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FEEDING HORSES IN PASTURES
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If you have more than one horse in the pasture and are feeding with roughage, it is
important to have a good distance between the stacks of feed/feeders. It is a good idea to
lay out/place more stacks/feeders than there are horses in the pen. That's the safest way.
The feeding area should always be clean and dry. Avoid having too few feeders for the
number of animals.
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The feeder must not be left empty! Kellfri's feeders are designed to have feed in and
nothing else.
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When the feeder is not in use, it must not be left in the pasture.
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Remember that you are responsible for your animals! Make sure that the animals that
are to use the feeder are not injured. If there is any suspicion that the animals may
be injured, the feeder must not be used. Kellfri AB assumes no responsibility for the
animals' behaviour. Bearing in mind the behaviour of horses, they may want to "play"
with an empty feeder for which it's not intended. Risk of injury!
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When feeding there is often a great deal of pressure around the feeder. The combination
of adult/young livestock always entails an increased risk for young animals.
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Always check that the feeder is intact before use.
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IMPORTANT! Inspections should be carried out at least once per day during use.
There may be a risk of the animals getting caught in the feeder.
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The feeder must be placed on level ground and not lowered into the ground, feed
or snow. In order to guarantee the safety of the animals and the strength of the feeder,
there must be clean ground around the feeder.
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Always ensure that there is feed in the feeder. When the feeder is used for horses,
they must have free access to roughage.
IMPORTANT! The feeding table is subject to corrosion from old feed residues containing
acid-treated grain. Old feed should be cleaned from surfaces once a month.
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