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[@janettrauger2338]

In Virginia, many ponies and minis are kept on a dry lot during peak grass seasons as well, because they can founder from too much grass, and they get too fat. So portioning out hay (not constant access) is probably the safest way to keep them in healthy weight and feet.

[@sandymanning8744]

You can get the round bales and pull off what you need at each feeding. They shouldn't stand there and eat all the time. Ponies founder so easy and something to watch for. Blessings and good luck.

[@mcbowers1270]

colic is a major concern as well

[@tinajones3990]

@@mcbowers1270 horses won't colic from eating roughage ... quite the opposite,they colic if they don't have enough in their diet. As long as he isn't feeding alfalfa they'll be fine

[@2friesshortofabigmac407]

@@tinajones3990 you are correct... horses systems are meant to be a constant flow of food.. constant grass type hay is exactly what they need... I've been a breeder of driving ponies for 40 years

[@tinajones3990]

@@holliannesmith1877 you answered your own question....OVERLY RICH HAY.if you read my comment again I stated if he didn't feed them alfalfa they would be fine

[@tinajones3990]

@@holliannesmith1877 also these horses are in a more natural environment to horses, they are not locked up in a stall and can and will move freely about as nature intended horaes to do. Horses do not stand in one place when they browse and graze. Any horse can colic if they eat bedding or pick up a lot of sand or dirt while eating it can not pass through the intestines.

[@doubleoddbs4357]

Might be a good idea to ask a veterinarian about the round bells and your horses

[@lynbrown4054]

Dutch, the house looks great, really surprised at all you have done. About the horses, why not play it smart, instead of asking people what they think, why not ask your Veterinarian about it.

[@dixienana2006]

It’s very easy to founder ponies and things can go south quick. Please watch them closely if you are placing round bales for them. Blessings to you and all of the family.

[@beverlyhendricks9456]

Brandi. I suggest as many large drawers on the bottom as you can fit in the lower cabinets. Plus a drawer microwave. Those make a huge difference. And no doors on the drawer cabinets. So u can just pull them out and grab your dishes / small appliances / pots / pans. So much easier than squatting down and digging in a cabinet. Also I’d you use a large juicer &/ or stand mixer a pull out and pop up cabinet for those is wonderful. So much easier than living those heavy appliances. And keeps your counter clean.

[@kerry17]

Dutch, horses live in the wild on nothing more than what they can find, meaning grass. They don't need grains and corn is considered a hot food and it's grains is what they'll over eat not hay. You can leave hay if kept somewhat dry out constant but I'd only give small amounts gains for a treat but you do what's good for you. I also worm my horses as directed by my vet every other month in south Louisiana for different types of worms depending on the season. I love watching you and your family so thank you for sharing and stay safe and God bless

[@robertrabhudsonhornet5869]

Dutch don't have fields of Grass for the horses to go eat on that's what the horses need. Evey one I know that has horses an cattle have Fields of Grass for them to eat on all day in wormer months in the winter they given hay and little Gran

[@angiebrewer9960]

Kerry is correct, it’s the grains that will also put to much weight on your horses. Your littles are very smart and they will know the second that they can be boss. Have you tried using a curry comb? Tie the horses up on a short lead (snubbed up) and start “brushing” every day and twice a day, when the girls can help. The horse needs to learn how your touch feels. It will take time, these guys aren’t young. They have learned to keep the people under control, if they jump, people move away. It’s a learned behavior. 🥴 You can do it! 😁 God bless!

[@bushwaker776]

Dutch is feeding them pelletized feed that was specifically formulated for min horses that is what I believe he said they are young horses the one is a year and a half to two years he's a baby he's still growing he needs something with extra vitamins and minerals the other one is 5 years old and is Young and may or may not need the pelletized feed. That is some stuff they can talk to the vet when they go or call the vet up and have a talk with them on what their feed program should look like the person they bought them from should have clued them in on the feed program that they had also.

[@kimberlyhoward7896]

Sean, you’re right! The house is looking more like a home 😊! I really do hope you find a plumber soon! With the mini horses, I would ask a vet or your fellow homesteaders that have them for advice. Thank you for sharing your adventures, take care, and God Bless💕🤗!

[@megslittlehouseinthecountry]

The house looks like it's coming along nicely. Hope you can get a plumber out soon. 🙏💖 Percy and Pearl are growing up so fast! They are really getting good sized and are happy and healthy. 💖💖💖

[@rubynicholl3913]

Dutch about the hay ask the people you got the Minnie horses from I’m sure they would be happy to help you learn about caring for your horses

[@cindymeyer5585]

The best advice I can give even though I've had Minnie's and big horses is to consult with the old owner that you bought them from. Because they know your horse's to see what they were feeling them. There are many ways to feed.

[@alysiachristensen5475]

Thanks for a great episode. The house is coming along and looking wonderful. God bless all of you!!!

[@suziedrust9194]

You are getting a lot accomplished and it all looks great. Am praying for you all. God be with you and watch over you all and May his Blessings be above & beyond! Hugs and Love Grammie Suzie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tessm6440]

Everythings looking great. The animals,,the house, you guys are going to have a great place to live and enjoy everything you like to do. Great job and many happy days ahead. Bless you all..

[@julie-annecordwell3290]

Hi Brandi and Dutch and girls sending love to you all have a blessed weekend you guys are doing awesome with the homestead hope you get the plumbing issues fixed soon loving all the video no matter what you guys do you all should be proud of yourselves from Kingston Queensland Australia

[@gwynethyaita3774]

Mini horses Will take lots of patients in time they will become great pets but they are really stubborn they’re harder to deal with them big horses. They are worth all the time and patience that you will need for them. They are two beautiful horsesHope the girls enjoyed their new pets. Don’t give up on them. Show them love and kindness. God bless your family. I’m too old to do this living off the grid but I am sure enjoying following your adventure keep the faith because God is absolutely good

[@janellevoigt5481]

I must have missed something, haven't seen Bobby in a while, is he and his lady ok? Thanks love the videos, you are making great progress!! Looks great!!

[@cliffords.8341]

The house is coming along nicely. There's a lot more done since the last video of you showing us. My mother's parents built their own house out of cinder block's down here in Miami. My mother's brother built a house next door and another next to it, but it was a two story house and that's what they lived in. My uncle built a house in the 70's to the 80's in Lake Placid Florida and retired there. My uncle had one room set up as a small town with a train and train yard. Once in the morning and in the evening he would go in and look at the train schedule and move the train to it's destination through the town just like it would be in real life. He said trains are not made for racing. I was in high school when we went to visit and got to see it. Good luck with the plumber's.

[@juliaroberts7681]

Hey Dutch and family, your home is really coming together looking really good.

[@Fig1942]

The house is looking so good! I am so proud for you guys! ❤️ Do each of the girls have their own rooms? I can't remember. I think the window in the pantry is a great idea. If you need it dark in there during canning season for some reason, there are plenty of ways to block out the light. My daughter use to work nights and my son in law found some sort of curtains or something that almost completely cut out the light.

[@Angharadz2]

Blackout material is very inexpensive to buy (white or cream coloured), or any number of options like a boxed blackout blind which Sean could easily fit into the space, I've always liked to have a window so that the pantry can be aired out from time to time in the summer months

[@jimdelong949]

Hey Dutch Great video You've got a lot done inside the house since the mason heater installation. Can't wait to see everything done Going to be a beautiful home. Wishing the family the best. Be blessed and safe

[@juneschwierjohn5512]

I have 10 ft ceilings in my 1904 bungalow. They are wonderful in the summer as it keeps warm air much above head level. I have ceiling fans to supplement air conditioning. In the winter I reverse the fans to lowly pull the warm air down from the ceiling. Plus my 12x12 rooms feel so much bigger.

[@lisabriscolino3417]

When they do the muddying of the dry wall- why pay for texturing- it’s no longer “fashionable” and tends to hold dust & dirt- Have them do a smooth surface- if they know what they are doing it should be easy! If I could stand that long- I’d come & help you myself- I’ve done a few houses 🏘 in my day! ❤ watching your progress!

[@donnaA1000]

Hey Dutch I am from Ontario, Canada, we don't get a Spring anymore right to Summer. It is coming together and it's looking good! Best wishes to you all ❤

[@susanyoung2683]

Don’t put popcorn ceilings in there a pain to maintain. I had them removed from my house and that was a mess but glad I had it done.

[@davek6630]

When designing your shop/ garage, you definitely want a minimum of 10 ft ceilings and at least 8ft tall overhead doors, for skid loader access. 12 ft ceilings are a must if you plan on installing a vehicle lift.

[@lindaglory876]

I've had to run the AC on Christmas Day in S. Louisiana & also now in S. Texas. Remember my Mom wearing shorts & Planting Tulip Bulbs on New Years Eve way back in 1970's. Home is looking good. Luv ya: GRAM in TEXAS.

[@lesliearcher8464]

I'm from southern Illinois and we are the same. Yesterday the high was 69 degrees. The day before was 92 degrees. Crazy! From summer to winter. Spring is almost the same.

[@alienenenenen]

I had 4 sm horse’s and one sm donkey. The oldest horse he passed of old age the vet said. We lost Mister 4 years ago and we miss his so. My stud named Mule and the smallest one named Tidbit we sold to a lady that needed new blood lines. She has wanted them for two years so we let them go to her. We still have Dolly our awesome donkey and our wonderful Miss Mini. We have had them for 12 plus years and they are here to stay till they pass. We feed round bales every winter. They live on 12+ acres. Iv not had any troubles but maybe because they have room to rome. You do need to take it easy on the grain like the other person said. I feed grain more like a treat in the summer. I do feed mine grain every day in the winter but not a lot. Don’t over feed the grain. They are awesome animals but do fix the one that’s not going to be your stud. We hang out with Dolly and Mini every day. They luv melons and we even give them a peppermint every now and then. They are very smart. Mister and Mini both know how to open a latch and Mister would lift the gate off of the hinge so make sure u have both hinges one up and one down to keep the gate in place. We didn’t know they had put both facing up till we caught him getting out into my yard.

[@kramsdrawde8159]

I never have seen a window in a pantry either, you are right, preserved veggies and fruits don't like sunlight...

[@virginiacurrey2019]

I used those supplies a while. They were good, but didn’t reorder again. So happy to see the Sheetrock being added to walls. Hoping you can get some help in putting it up… goes faster. Randy has been wonderful to help. Shop n garage, barn, complete wood shed, little cabin, stalls for horses, chickens, pigs. Etc etc etc. one thing at a time will get you there.

[@johnbubbajohnson5630]

Your house is looking better and better Dutch. God bless you and your family.....🙏❤🙏❤🙏😊🙂😀

[@garymetsala3920]

Dutch it is amazing what you can learn from utube videos. You can probably do your own plumbing just by watching the videos

[@drunkenbeesthomasdjohnson5640]

you can take it or leave it but if you feed your horses from a round bale you are asking to have founder horses. ive had horses my whole life until about 10 years ago so over 40 years lol we had quarter horses and a couple shetland ponies we have 10 acres but fed them morning and night one flake each but when summer hit and my dad wasnt yelling at me i would only feed them in the evening also if your feeding grass hay it might be ok we always fed alfalfa so thats a hotter feed we would only grain when we were riding the horses or roping. the grain was ok in winter but grain and alfalfa was way to hot in summer and the horses risked foundering alot more

[@joanmarlatt2722]

Back in the day when we had horses, we fed Alfalfa hay, standard horses a flake in the morning and a flake in the evening - never on the ground. Grain and molasses cubes as a treat just once in awhile.

[@susancraig-conger9464]

DUTCH and BRANDY….Drunken Bees…..I was ready to give them the exact information. If you founder a horse you also are looking at a lot of Vet bills and ferrier bills . I have raised Welch Ponies and showed them. You are running a scary path if you feed as planned. Maybe you need to talk to your horse Vet and do as he says as that might make you feel more comfortable. Good Luck!!!

[@celestinocantu6926]

I don't know about horses but thanks 4 the lesson. 👍

[@mariowickel456]

Absolutely agree I've got a couple Andalusians and a Friesian 1 or 2 flakes in the morning and late afternoon.. never use a round bale unless you've got cattle

[@hidebehind2604]

Ya seem to know your stuff, shows real time experience above gotta have a horse to look good crowd

[@maxinekelly8417]

It’s all coming together it’s going to be a really lovely home ❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

[@grahamlifejourney]

Enjoy ur channel. It’s hard finding anyone to work at all. Been following bc we just started our “farm” journey and trying to learn and get ideas. We’ll also be working to restore an old farmhouse. Love your Shepards too ❤️. We had one who passed about 2 years ago. They’re the best dogs.

[@MissLauren20]

Your house is becoming a home!!! Can’t wait to see the kitchen cabinets being made. Outsourcing the Med and tape is a great idea. Looking forward to the final stretch!

[@Blizzards0]

I live in upstate ny and it's in the 50s here now and going to get colder soon trees are turning colors beautiful

[@moranp55]

My grandmother's pantry had a small window in it. More rectangular than square. Old school Farm House.

[@pamelahousley7543]

Everything is looking great. One thing at a time. God Bless

[@fraslavko1]

LOVE YOUR ENTHUSIASUM for your new home, I think you'll be able to be in there comfortably by Thanksgiving, Praise God !

[@marciaborg77]

Love seeing Pearl and Percy fighting over the bowl of food.

[@cynthiajohns5878]

Everything is looking great. Keep up the fantastic work. As far as the mini horses go, they will get use to you in time. Especially Eddie. You will be surprised one day you won’t be able to get out from underfoot. Love to the girls❤️. Prayers and well wishes to you all.

[@neverenoughacresboergoats6581]

We use to raise mini horses. We fed round bales to all of ours. Including our stud.

[@Messymy]

Our Shetland became more prone to biting after we started feeding treets on our flat palms. Guess that isn't an unusual consequence.

[@katiehathaway743]

Excellent Progress, looks wonderful

[@karenkissick6884]

Man oh man it's coming along...Dutch when you are the GC and doing the work it just takes more time. I am really excited wanting it to get done but I try and keep my excitement reigned in though it's really hard at times. starting to get to the holidays and I was hoping you all would be done but hey it will get done when U get'er done....lots of hugs and prayers.

[@theresalewis8662]

It’s definitely coming together, and worth taking your time. Very nice ❤

[@ruthsetters6567]

Hi of cold weather is coming Put up shelter for your animals and make sure you have more than enough food for them it might be a shortage on the corn and feed because of the drought

[@dakotawinds9291]

round bales are fine but with mini's I would give them so much a day, not a free for all. Also you are going to want to make a hay feeder to get the hay up off the ground. Horses are prone to sand colic from eating hay off bare ground that has a lot of rock or sand to it. You will see more issues with green grass as they are known to founder on fresh rich grass (think spring grass). We do not put ours out on the first spring pasture till we mow it down first once it is around 6-10" tall. Then we put them out for a couple hours for 3-4 days then add another hour or every 3 days then by mid may they are out 24/7 (we are up north so depends on when your "spring" grass starts to get going).

[@margelittleboy]

Along with the spring grass, the same happens with the fall up north. The sugar content goes up & puts horses at a greater risk for the founder/laminitis. Good comment.

[@sandracarey4352]

A lot of irons in the fire, but the house is coming out very nice. Stay safe, and enjoy the process. Your family is learning a lot about teamwork!

[@dorothyallen3614]

It’s looking great family, keep on keeping on! I’ve seen barns that keep the hay in a hay bag that’s tied up in the barn for the ponies to eat from.

[@davidbingham7404]

how is the solar coming along ?? Good to see the inside of the house again. Keep the great work up.♥♥♥

[@lynncaron5637]

We have 2 months of fall& 6 months of winter here in Northern Maine, keep up the great work& we love watching all your videos

[@williamgahman5028]

Hi Dutch. Great video. House is looking great. Making great progress. Yall will be in before winter and be so proud of your accomplishments. God bless and love yall 💖💖

[@terryhenderson424]

Rather than totes, do consider one of those chrome, wire shelving units. You can easily add industrial wheels of the type that screw in to the bottom. Optiinally, you can add shelf lips by ripping down 1"x4", old cedar board fencing, or pallet boards into 1"x1.5" or 1"x2", drilling holes through them, and zip tying to the crome shelf lips. The wood shelf lips aide in rolling your wire shelving unit(s) full of tools, camping equipment, canning jars, etc... up and down ramps and across uneven surfaces. As needed, use cardboard boxes rather than totes on your shelves or even in place of totes to save your money for other things.

[@karenladwig3856]

Looks like you are coming along great with your build.❤❤🐴🐴🐴

[@averyllpenwright2222]

House is coming on so nicely soon be completed and moved in the animals look happy

[@garymetsala3920]

Our fall starts the beginning of August and winter usually starts around the beginning of November and last till mid May. I would love to have your fall and winter temperature but you can keep the 100 degree weather

[@lindahipp8329]

Looks like all the animals are doing good. Ask Marie, Brandon's friend about your mini horses. The house is looking good. I think you're doing a great job with the house. Love watching your videos. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.

[@lovinthepast4555]

I would definitely ask Marie. Brandon’s friend, she knows a lot of amazing things about mini horses. Please reach out to Brandon before you get the Round Bales and feeder. I’m not a farmer but the Worming is also very important. Cog Hill just had a Vet help them with their goats. They all needed 3 types of wormer. Not that you have goats yet. LoL I know you want the best care for all your animals. The first few comments all sound like good advice. Love the House and it’s coming along Great. Once you get to the garage and workshop area you’ll definitely want it big enough for your toys that help you build, slice and everything else you do. Dang I’m so jealous. But I’m much too old now. At 63 I could probably only do some chickens a couple goats and a garden. Then I’d be wore out. But I’m not afraid of work, just snakes. Ugh Here in Ohio we get like y’all. A couple weeks of fall and then the next thing ya know it’s snowing. I hate the Winter 🥶 Lotsa Love and Many Blessings to y’all 🎚Nora🥀

[@juneschwierjohn5512]

You need a rope tied to their food and water bowls with the other end tied to the fence posts so you have a way to pull them to where you can fill them.

[@stanleyshiflet6954]

It depends on the horses all of my mini horse did good with round bail's but it just depends on your horse's just keep a eye on them

[@mustangdave434]

I don’t know much about horses but my suggest giving the vet a call or the people you bought them from

[@peggyhoeppner9565]

I hate it when everything looks so small at intervals of the home building process. I can’t Waite to see it all finished. It’s all very exciting watching the house come together. I do love the small horses.

[@victorfernandes6323]

Just a suggestion if you build a shop you should make your ceiling height 12+ foot in case you want to put a car lift or some other sort of things

[@shadow19701000]

I have mini mules and they eat round bales, they eat the center out and leave the outside, you just don't want to feed grain on the ground because they can pick up the dirt, sand and it can cause them to colic.

[@kimowen3604]

If you go to equine website it will help you with figuring out how much hay the mini horses should have a day. Generally it's only a flake to a flake n a half twice a day depending on their weight.

[@LuvtheRiverLife]

Wow I love the house it’s so huge. Great job Dutch it’s really going well. Congratulations to you and Brandy and the girls. 😊

[@grandmaofthree897]

We have already had warnings of frost in northern South Dakota. It looks like 60's and 70's that we can see for temps. I am ready! We have often had snow in October...I hope not. Still have a lot to do outside before winter happens.

[@tinamitchell3764]

Oh, I almost forgot, maybe talk to Eddy Family farm's friends over at Twisted B minis. They have mini Horses, Pigs and Ostriches too. Maybe they could answer a lot of your questions on the horses. 👍You guys are doing great.

[@ynnel55]

So glad you're getting back into the build

[@tracymankey9314]

The house is so beautiful can’t wait to see it done I love the floor plan where did you get it

[@bettyrush3651]

I watch Elisha English and she just built some. Beautiful cabinets . Worth a watch.

[@randallcaldwell4611]

Dutch! The generator’s do not come across on the audio as much as you hear them. They do not affect the quality of your videos at all.😀😀🐾🐾🇨🇦

[@micshell]

We have raised Minnie's for years that's all we have feed them is round bales. Ours been fine.

[@teresab8713]

I have never had mini's, but horses will founder if they eat to much fescue. We had a Shetland pony founder from fescue when I was a kid.

[@roxannabloom1540]

The house is coming long great! There's a channel called Think Like A Horse. Rick is so knowledgeable & I think you would get a ton of great info from him.

[@genenebeukes2064]

Dutch your off grid home is looking so awesome

[@donaldschweitzer2405]

I haven't seeing a Fall in 3 years Lately it's been Summer for 3 years hot very little rain maybe 1 day of rain. Southern California 🥵🥵♥️♥️

[@lanetteprice7508]

Most years we have a beautiful fall but we also have had a big ice and snow storm in October. Watching from West Virginia

[@nancep7043]

Do you think the house will be finished by Thanksgiving? I love the 10 ft walls they make everything look so spacious. Also that was fireplace I hope you and Brandi would pick. Are you gonna build a barn for the ponies? God bless and take care.

[@davidepool5884]

I installed heating and air for 6 years and that doesn’t look like it’s near enough ductwork to do your whole house unless those yellow bags are full of flex/flexible ductwork. Personally I never used flex except for the return air when the unit was in the attic. I always used inside insulated metal for the trunk line and hard pipe for the lateral runs. Different companies install with different materials. That was over 28 years ago so I’m sure lots of things have changed.

[@lisabyles867]

Beautiful Mini Horse. Great progress done on your house 🏠.

[@gregandpeggycampbell]

I have lived in Oregon most of my life, it definitely has 4 seasons. We lived in Connecticut for 5 years and there is 3 days of spring and 3 days of fall. I know exactly what you mean.

[@joanneganon7157]

Hey Dutch,we have a Fall Season because of All the Maple 🍁 Trees turning colors. Tonight was supposed to be 39° but it raised up to 44° LoL. 64° Day . For the next week 😱. It was just 80° so similar but Old Man Winter lives in Canada not far from here. When He arrives it's over. Usually October's end. The House looks Awesome,busy, busy,bizy🙌. That's Great News Randy is sticking with you 👊. JO JO IN VT 😆💕

[@briannaduffney1745]

You are awesome! Love you and your beautiful family(including pets)

[@Linda-td8hj]

The house is coming along quite nicely now ☆☆ great job and as you have said you have no mortgage so you will own your land n home outright when it's all finished so that is a dream in its self ☆☆☆☆☆ God bless and love the channel guys awesome job ❤❤❤❤

[@lynnbetts4332]

I don't have minis, but I do follow a horse rescue in Tennessee that rescues minis and has a mini as a rescue mascot. They feed round bales to all the horses, mules, donkeys, and minis.

[@margelittleboy]

Round bales for large numbers of horses sharing is not as much of an issue as it is for just a a couple. They won’t go they the bale as fast, it gets dusty/moldy, causing heaves & they eat too much, causing founder/laminitis. So each situation has to be handled individually, as no 2 are alike.

[@lynnbetts4332]

@@margelittleboy This rescue doesn't have large numbers in each pasture. Generally 3 minis in a pasture, as they don't mix the minis with the full-size horses. And, if properly set-up, a round bale can stay dry and safe. Much safer than sitting on the ground waiting to be sold to the next hay buyer. Most hay dealers, even for horse quality, don't store in a barn. At least bermuda hay dealers don't.

[@katherinemckinney585]

I have mini horses & donkeys. I keep top quality COASTAL HAY round bales in my pastures. Coastal is not a hot forage like alfalfa, never have any problems. They do not need alot of grain,try to keep your horse feed at 10%,no higher.

[@debraelliott8371]

Enjoyed your video . I just love your kunis they are so cute they are getting to trust you more you can tell. They are so silly when they go back & forth between their food dishes, one of these days they they won't do it alot. The minis are doing good Eddie is getting better at not turning away but is still a little jumpy , he's like umm nope not now thank you. The house looks awesome it's coming right along ! I'm excited as you are at getting done. You are getting closer though Well see you next video or before take care & have a good rest of your day. God Bless you, Brandi & the girls. 👋🙏❤🇺🇸

[@brendadoughty4118]

I'm in Pennsylvania and sometimes we get what they call Indian summer in August, once October.

[@debrawilson2893]

A lot of times the animals can go a few days with out food but water is always a necessity.

[@margaretfoster492]

Ask your vet about round bales.

[@rosepurdy9581]

With the round balers they are okay if they are just grass, but not too good if they have alaphafa or clover as they can founder your horse.

[@nanf5836]

Former owner of mini horse and big horses here. Yes horses can eat their self to make them sick. Not so much on hay as on grain or fresh grass. Mini horses gain weight easy. We only gave our mini a handful of grain a couple of times a week. Grain will make a mini horse more frisky. If they are not growing colts, pregnant or nursing mama they really do not need grain except for maybe in the winter to help them produce body heat. Your mini horses have a bit of a belly so they for sure do not need the grain. As for hay please do not let them free feed on it cause they will just gain more weight. Right now I would try to prevent them from gaining more weight as winter is coming on. If they still have the big belly in the spring and summer try to limit what they get so they can lose some weight. It is hard to keep a mini from gaining weight thus the need to stay on top what they are getting as in treats, grain and amount of hay. Yes round bales are cheaper. You do not have to put the whole bale in their pen. Keep it is the stock trailer like Cog Hill Farm use to do and pull some off to feed. You can get a small hay rack to fill a couple of times a day for them.

[@cherylcallahan5402]

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[@margaretfoster492]

That's really cool Randy is going to do the cabinet

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on. May the Lord bless and protect you and your family and the animals and getting the house done

[@alfredmisterka5880]

Before you no it you,s will be in your new home congratulations job well done can't wait for it to be done God bless you and your family Amen