Horse Food Comparisons. Cost as fed vs Cost per bag

We are all watching our pennies these days.  Trying to find ways to make our dollar go farther.  Our horses feed is one place where we must be very careful.
 I, just like all of you, am also an end user.  I have a Belgium/Qtr Cross, a full size donkey and my mini.  And am also watching my pennies.  I feed Coastal hay, and Seminole's Leisure 12.

Does it really save you money if you need to feed 2x's the amount your currently feeding?  The answer is NO.  The per bag price is NOT what you need to look at.  

You must always consider the 'as fed cost'.

For this comparison, I am using a 1000# horse, under light work,  and is consuming 1% - 1.5% of his body weight per day in forage.  (approx 10 - 15#)

Purina Omolene 100
10% Protein
4.5% Fat
Average price per bag $16 - $17
Cost per pound $.32 - .34

FRM 10% All Grain
10% Protein
3% Fat
Average price per bag $10 - $11
Cost per pound $.20 - .22

If we go by just the purchase price, the FRM product will surely catch your eye.  BUT you must look deeper.

Going by the bag tags of each product the horse will consume the following:

Purina Omolene 100                                                                                            
http://www.horse.purinamills.com/products/omolene/ECMD2-0032695.aspx   
3.5# per day
Cost per day $1.12 - $1.19
Monthly total cost $33.60 - $35.70

FRM 10% All Grain
http://frmfeeds.com/80712/35512.html
15# per day
Cost per day $3.00 - $3.30
Monthly total cost $90 - $99


WOW....   So now the per day cost looks more appealing!
Plus we haven't even analyzed the actual ingredients.

Feeding the 'lower' cost feed will actually cost you $90-$99 per month, or you could feed a better quality product and SAVE lots of money each and every month. 

If you ever have any questions regarding your feeding plan, feel free to come by and see me, or email me.  I will be more than happy to help you determine the best fit for both you and your horses.

Alma Height
Two Time Tack and Feed
10895-4 Old Dixie Hwy
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
www.2timetackandfeed.com
904-824-7112


I am not a veterinarian or a certified nutritionist.

Dog Food Comparison Quality over Cost

First, lets compare..

Say your feeding Pedigree brand dog food.


FIrst thing you should know is that this diet is corn based. Second it is preserved with BHA.   The US National Institutes of Health report that BHA is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen based on evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals.

This product costs $12.32 for a 20# bag. 
Meaning you spend approx .61 per pound. 
It is recommended to feed a 75-100# dog anywhere from 4 1/2 cups to 8 cups per day. 
1 cup= 8oz. 
Your total feeding cost per day would be approx $1.24 - $2.44. 
Your per month expense would be $37.20-$73.20. All this for a CORN BASED product. 



Now if you will look at PRIDE brand dog foods. 

FIRST...they are MEAT BASED...Pork is the FIRST INGREDIENT.
Second it is NATURALLY PRESERVED.  
 
This product costs $26.99 for a 50# bag. 
Meaning you will spend approx. .54 per pound. 
It is recommended to feed a 80-100# dog 3 -3 1/4 cups per day. 
1 cup=8 oz. 
Your total feeding cost per day would be approx $.81 - $.88. 
Your per month expense would be $24.30 - $26.40

LOOK AT THE $avings when you feed QUALITY. 
I understand the upfront per bag cost can confuse you, but I PROMISE you will not only $ave money, but your dog will look better. 


A healthy pet is less susceptible to skin conditions such as extreme itching & even mange.


Two Time Tack and Feed
10895-4 Old Dixie Hwy
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
904-824-7112
www.2timetackandfeed.com