Fibre Alternatives – when hay is in short supply
Ideally horses need 2 – 5 % daily of their bodyweight in fibre, This would usually be in the form of forage (pasture), cereal hay, chaff Some other forms of fibre are provided in packaged feeds and can be used to top-up in case of low supply or poor quality traditional fibre sources. Lucerne hay …
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The underweight Horse
There are visual signs that a horse is underweight and to varying degrees. The ribs can be easily seen and felt, tail head is quite prominent, a ridge down the back and prominent back bone, bones in the neck may be quite easy to see. Some reasons for poor condition: There may be dental issues …
Tips for Keeping Your Animals Cool
Just like people, our four and two legged friends feel the hot weather. Access to cool drinking water and shade are essential to help their bodies regulate.
Tips for Keeping Your Animals Cool
Just like people, our four and two legged friends feel the hot weather. Access to cool drinking water and shade are essential to help their bodies regulate.
Doggie Dental Care
Ensuring your dog has healthy gums and teeth is the most important step toward making sure they get the most benefit out of their food.
Laying Hens – What are the basics?
Laying hens -what are the basics? Feeding: A laying hens’ health and egg production depend on a balanced diet. Chickens are omnivores therefore their diet does not consist of food scraps alone but includes a meat content. You will also see that spiders and creepy crawlys will not survive long in a chicken coop, even …
Winter in the henhouse – by Barastoc Poultry
Crisp mornings and cosy evenings are here again! Winter is a wonderful time of year to take stock and catch up on some rest after the busy summer and autumn months. And it’s no different for your chickens after a demanding season of laying eggs. Many people are surprised to find that chickens are quite …
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Tips for Keeping Your Animals Cool
Just like people, our four and two legged friends feel the hot weather. Access to cool drinking water and shade are essential to help their bodies regulate.
Rabbit Nutrition
Rabbits have evolved to survive on a low nutrient diet that other animals would starve on. Therefore they do not need foods rich in nutrients and in fact such a diet will not be good for the gut of a rabbit.
Tips for Keeping Your Animals Cool
Just like people, our four and two legged friends feel the hot weather. Access to cool drinking water and shade are essential to help their bodies regulate.
Tips for Keeping Your Animals Cool
Just like people, our four and two legged friends feel the hot weather. Access to cool drinking water and shade are essential to help their bodies regulate.
Benefits of Sprouted Seeds
Sprouted seeds are an extremely valuable and nutritious addition to a bird’s diet. Most birds find it very palatable and the nutrients are more readily digested than dry seed.
Winter Veggies
Planting Winter Vegetables (Words provided from our friends at neutrog.com.au) June and July present an ideal time to start planting out your vegetable garden with spring vegies. There is a great selection of vegetables to choose from depending on your climate such as silver beet, broad beans, cabbage, spinach, onions, leeks, potatoes, turnips, and beetroots. …
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NEW FROM JOHNSON’S AND NOW AT SANDERS FODDER!
Meet LiteCut Controlled Sugar Hay and SafeBlend Metabolic Chaff, two new additions to our Johnson’s Natural Formula range!
LiteCut Controlled Sugar Hay
A fibre-focused hay with a typical 12–14% NSC, offering a controlled sugar and starch option for easy keepers, horses in light-to-moderate work and those needing moderate dietary management.
SafeBlend Metabolic Chaff
A long-cut chaff option for owners and trainers who prefer a longer texture in the feed bin. Formulated to deliver less than 10% NSC, SafeBlend is designed for diets requiring tighter sugar and starch control. It’s also steam-cut and dust-extracted.
Comparing options with your usual hay or teff? Pop in to see the new products and chat with us about the feed analysis and pricing.
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A cleaner, easier stable starts with the right bedding
Proteq Equine Bedding is a premium natural pine pellet bedding designed to create a comfortable, clean and easy-to-maintain stable environment.
Highly absorbent, low dust, compost friendly and Australian made, Proteq expands after adding water to form a soft, supportive bedding surface with the initial setup taking around 30 minutes.
We’re proud to stock Proteq Equine Bedding here at Sanders Fodder.
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COBBER WORKING DOG COMPETITION!
Think you’ve got a good eye? Guess how many Cobber biscuits are in the jar for your chance to WIN!
Simply purchase 1 bag of Cobber Working Dog in-store during September to enter.
Correct guess: WIN 3 FREE bags
Closest guess: WIN 2 FREE bags
Have a look at the jar, lock in your guess and you could be taking home some free Cobber!
Competition runs 1st–30th September only
Enter in-store at Sanders Fodder
Good luck!
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SEPTEMBER POULTRY PROMO!
From 1st–30th September, purchase any 2 Barastoc Poultry products in-store and receive a FREE Barastoc feed scoop! 💛
Whether you’re topping up on Grain Mix, Golden Yolk, Free Range or another favourite from the Barastoc poultry range, it’s the perfect time to stock the feed shed and grab a handy scoop while you’re at it.
1st September – 30th September
Buy any 2 Barastoc Poultry products
Receive 1 FREE Barastoc scoop
Available at Sanders Fodder, Gawler South while stocks last.
One scoop per transaction. While stocks last.
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DON’T MISS OUT! 20% OFF THESE BAINBRIDGE PRODUCTS!
Our August Bainbridge Sale is still on, with 20% off selected Bainbridge products while current stock lasts!
From hay feeders and anti-tip feeders to other handy stable essentials like mounting steps. It’s a great chance to grab some quality gear and save while you’re at it.
Sale ends 31 August, so make sure you pop into Sanders Fodder before the month is over!
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