Things You'll Need
- Cottonseed hull
- Other feed
Instructions
Introduce cottonseed hull slowly over the course of two weeks to avoid discomfort or digestive problems associated with too rapid a diet change. If it is to replace other forms of roughage, reduce the previous food while simultaneously increasing the cottonseed hull.
Limit the cottonseed hull per feeding to 20 to 30 percent of the total blend of the horse's food, not to exceed .25 percent of the horse's total weight. For an average-sized horse of 1,150 pounds, that would total 4.5 to 5.5 pounds of cottonseed hull per day, adjusting to the higher levels for the horse's activity levels.
Feed the cottonseed hull as part of a textured feed or mixed with beet pulp.
Consult a horse nutritionist if the horse develops any drastic changes in energy or behavior with the introduction of cottonseed hulls. It may indicate a feed imbalance, such as too much fiber or not enough high-energy feed.