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Hi Kasey,
The amount of feed depends on the level of exercise they are doing, along with other health factors. But, in the case of forage, the ideal situation is to let them graze on pasture 24/7. When this is not feasible, hay is the only other choice. When hay is the only thing being fed, I like to feed 2 to 2.5% of their body weight. So, that's around 1/3 to 1/2 bale of hay each day.
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