They get it from buds, twigs and forbs. Their metabolism changes for the cold months when there is no greenery. In fact, I’ve read that feeding them the wrong kinds of supplemental foods at this time can actually be detrimental to their winter survival.
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"I'm a Setter man.
Not because I think they're better than the other breeds,
but because I'm a romantic - stuck on tradition - and to me, a Setter just "belongs" in the grouse picture."
George King, "That's Ruff", 2010 - a timeless classic.
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