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Thursday, September 11, 2008

Re: [AlpacaTalk] Beet Pulp/Molasses

Our alpacas have had molasses added into our grain mixture along with naturally deworming ALL of the livestock with garlic and molasses/ DE on a monthly or per needed(usually 5 times per year) basis for the last 10 years, it has not had any ill effects to date, we don't however feed pellets due to a choking accident 2 years ago, and i absolutely refuse to try that again, we lost one of our top junior future herdsires to something i had never heard of and i even tubed him several times(we are so isolated that alot is not readily available experienced vet care especially and i must get my grain supplier to order alot of it out of province to get it with my delivery, so options are limited), we have never used the traditional Alpaca ration all our years raising alpacas, again all livestock get the same custom mix with beet pulp etc, along with necessary dairy cattle mineral/kelp,DE/salt for the pacas, horses and the goats and sheep mineral/DE/kelp/salt for the sheep. We have several very healthy flocks;) one of our paca girls will be 18 this year, with others between 9-15 along with our crias, yearlings etc, we have never had a problem with the molasses used, our evil have been pellets in any form. This is just what works for us, we are 6 + years approximately vaccine free, no chemicals/medications used unless really necessary but i try natural remedies first and foremost, however we do not show, we are in it for the fiber mostly and we run closed herds in all . I am thrilled with the knowledge and experience of this group and a chance to speak your mind without any ill feelings, it would be nice to keep it this way;) Sorry for the novel LOL i get carried away;)

june Neill
http://www.geocities.com/tytarkennels/
http://iherdalpacas.etsy.com/
http://iherdalpacas.blogspot.com/

----- Original Message -----
From: houckj@aol.com
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 11:00 AM
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Beet Pulp/Molasses

I use the shredded beet pulp - it is the only thing I have ever seen
around here. I checked the label yesterday and yep it has molasses in
it; as does the alpaca feed from Southern States. Molasses is about the
4th or 5th ingredient. I have been feeding that for about maybe 6 yrs
or so now.

I do soak my shredded beet pulp and it does swell up. I soak up a few
days worth at a time; I don't use hot water. I give more than 1/8th
cup, but like Karen, use the scientific handful method, so can't really
say how much. Maybe today I'll take a measuring cup out with me and
check the amt.

More info about molasses being a problem for alpacas anyone?

Warmly, Janice

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