{"product_id":"topspec-donkey-forage-balancer-20kg-for-donkeys-mules","title":"TopSpec Donkey Forage Balancer – 20kg for Donkeys \u0026 Mules","description":"\u003ch5\u003eTopSpec Donkey Forage Balancer – 20kg\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cp\u003eA balancer formulated specifically for donkeys and mules, which is rarer than it should be — most owners end up feeding a horse product and hoping.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDonkeys are not small horses. They evolved in arid environments, extract more from poor forage than horses do, and are far more prone to obesity and hyperlipaemia on a diet that would suit a pony. A donkey-specific balancer accounts for that: full nutrition, minimal calories.\u003c\/p\u003e \u0026lt;\u0026gt; \u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulated specifically for donkeys and mules, not adapted from a horse product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMannan oligosaccharides are included to support digestive health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiotin at 30mg\/kg supports hoof health — donkeys are prone to hoof problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E at 2,500 iu\/kg supports muscle function and immunity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow calorie at 8.9 MJ\/kg digestible energy, suiting animals that gain weight readily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalatable pelleted format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u0026lt;\u0026gt; \u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDonkeys and mules of all ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDonkeys on straw or poor-quality forage diets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting hoof and coat condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u0026lt;\u0026gt; \u003ch5\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopSpec's example ration for a standard 11hh, 150kg donkey is 150g of Donkey Forage Balancer with 200g of TopChop Zero daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed alongside the donkey's normal forage — typically barley straw with limited hay or grazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopSpec state a 20kg sack lasts two standard donkeys around two months at that rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide access to a salt lick at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure clean, fresh water is always available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u0026lt;\u0026gt; \u003ch5\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Analysis\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: high fibre oat by-product, grass, calcium carbonate, dried beet pulp, linseed expeller, wheatfeed, molasses, soya bean meal (GM), vitamin premix, sodium chloride, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium oxide, mannan oligosaccharides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical analysis: protein 11.5%, oil 3.2%, fibre 19.0%, starch 6.5%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigestible energy 8.9 MJ\/kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium 2.5%, magnesium 0.6%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E 2,500 iu\/kg, biotin 30.0mg\/kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigures above are TopSpec's own published typical analysis; the soya bean meal is declared as GM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u0026lt;\u0026gt; \u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDonkeys are highly prone to obesity, laminitis and hyperlipaemia. A donkey that stops eating needs veterinary attention quickly — they deteriorate faster than horses and hide pain far better.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TopSpec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41372200697920,"sku":"wfe1789535813177","price":46.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/4091\/9616\/files\/topspec-donkey-forage-balancer-20kg-for-donkeys-mules_1.webp?v=1789535819","url":"https:\/\/heritagefashionclad.shop\/products\/topspec-donkey-forage-balancer-20kg-for-donkeys-mules","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}