The vet came yesterday for shots, fecal samples, and sheath cleaning. I had stalled the boys about an hour before Dr. Jen arrived and gave them some hay in hopes we would have fresh fecal samples. Success! The piles of poo were still steamy on the inside. Perfect for checking out pesky parasites.
Rupert was a good boy for his shots and sheath cleaning, but Kid was not. Usually spring checkups involve teeth floating, but since I'm not working, I hall the boys to a much cheaper equine dental school for a $35 float by graduating students (they do a great job). Even though Kid didn't get his teeth done, we still had to sedate for sheath cleaning. He does NOT like his junk messed with and will try to kick you even while half asleep. He kicked out several times but never made contact and now has a clean thingie.
Dr. Jen said their weight is good and they look great - yea!
Current feeding plan that works:
AM
3 quarts pellets
4 pounds timothy pellets (pre-soak weight)
7 pounds coastal hay
Joint supplement - Rupert
2 tablets Acetazolamide for HYPP - Kid
PM
3 quarts pellets
2 pounds beet pulp shreds (pre-soak weight). Beet pulp is drained and then re-rinsed to get rid of excess potassium.
7 pounds coast hay
All Day
Grass in the field
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