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SO WHAT HAPPENED?
This October we ordered 12 tons of hay from a seller who had provided us with 8 beautiful sample bales and a great hay test (for animals with metabolic issues).
While unloading, he continued assuring us that this hay was the same as the samples. The inner bales are 85% brownish and over cured. Further lab testing determined that the delivered hay is higher in carbs, low in protein and deficient in other nutrients.
Worst of all, our animals began to suffer from mouth sores and ulcerations due to cheat grass awns in the hay. Veterinary care was required to remove the awns, along with consistent follow-up by our Herd Health Manager to treat and flush the ulcerations. We switched immediately to buying Mitchell Farm’s very nice Teff hay, one bale at a time.
The bad hay cannot be used as bedding or feed for any livestock. We have no recourse since we paid in cash (as often required by hay sellers due to buyer fraud). The WA Dept. of Agriculture is aware of what has occurred, but they have limited ability to help.
If you have any ideas on how to resolve this, please contact us: info@equineaid.org
If you can help with funds or good juju, Thank You! Enjoy Your Day!

If You Prefer to Donate Hay, We use Teff Grass: Mitchell Farm’s Hay (509) 855-1940

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Recovery Funds After the Hay Scam