Mollichaff
Mollichaff Light Molasses Free
Mollichaff Light Molasses Free
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Mollichaff Light Molasses Free
🌱 Ultra low-sugar chaff — molasses free • calorie controlled • supports laminitis & gastric comfort
Short Overview
Mollichaff Light Molasses Free is a low-calorie, fibre-rich chaff designed for horses and ponies that need careful weight management without sacrificing chew time. With extremely low sugar and starch, it’s a brilliant everyday option for good-doers, laminitis-prone horses, and those showing signs of gastric discomfort — while still keeping feeds satisfying and forage-like.
✅ Key Benefits
– Ultra low sugar (1.8%) and starch (3.9%) — ideal for restricted diets
– Low calorie fibre source — supports weight control in good-doers
– Molasses free — no added sticky sugars, perfect for sensitive horses
– High fibre chaff helps maintain healthy digestion and steady gut function
– Suitable for horses showing signs of gastric discomfort and those needing a gentle diet
– Encourages chewing and slows feed intake — great for boredom and stable routines
– Can be used as a partial hay replacer when calorie intake must be controlled
📊 Typical Nutritional Specification (Range)
| Component | Approximate Range |
|---|---|
| Digestible Energy | 7.5 MJ/kg |
| Crude Protein | 4.5% |
| Crude Fibre | 32% |
| Crude Oil | 8.0% |
| Starch | 3.9% |
| Sugar | 1.8% |
🧾 Composition
Made from a unique blend of dried grass, straw, soya oil and flavouring, with added fibre pellets to stimulate interest and encourage chewing — all designed to keep the diet fibre-focused without unnecessary sugar.
🐴 Feeding & Usage Guide
– Feed as a fibre-based bucket feed for all horses and ponies needing calorie control
– Ideal for good-doers, overweight horses, and laminitis-prone ponies
– Suitable for horses requiring a low sugar & low starch ration
– Can be used as a partial hay replacer for horses needing a low-calorie forage alternative
– Introduce gradually when changing feeds to support digestive stability
– Feed alongside a balancer or vitamin/mineral supplement if fed as a main feed component
– Store in a cool, dry place and reseal the bag between uses
– Always provide constant access to fresh, clean water
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