Hay Calculator
Rules of Thumb for Livestock Hay Consumption
Type of Livestock | Percent of body weight eaten/day | |
---|---|---|
Cow | 3% | |
Sheep | 2% | |
Alpaca | 3% | |
Goat | 2% | |
Horse | 2% | |
Llama | 3% | |
Beef Steer | 1% | |
The percentages should be approximately doubled for pregnant, lactating or working animals. |