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Farnam No Chew-Product Review

From Katherine Blocksdorf,
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The Bottom Line

This thick spray on formula is easy to apply. I found it ineffective once the product dries.
Pros
  • Easy to apply.
  • Dries quickly--doesn't rub off on clothes or horses.
  • Inexpensive.
  • Non-staining and non-greasy.
  • Environmentally safe.
Cons
  • Perfectly effective only while wet.
  • Very short term effectiveness once dry.
  • Disappears after first rain shower.

Description

  • For the control of cribbing and chewing.
  • Natural ingredients.
  • Very bitter flavor.
  • No fragrance.
  • Non-aerosol spray bottle.
  • For indoor or outdoor use.

Guide Review - Farnam No Chew-Product Review

I tasted this myself—and it does taste awful, it seemed to have little impact on my cribber. I’ve tried it indoors, on my wood fences and on the edge of a plastic feeder. In all cases the horse didn’t crib or chew while the surface was still wet, but she didn't notice the solution once it dried.

Although the spray bottle is easy to use, it would have been improved with a choice between spray or stream as seen on some household cleaners. I found it was hard to spray without a bit of overspray that went places I didn’t want it to. The product is slighty thick so it doesn't run. Overall, this product was ineffective for stopping my horses from cribbing and chewing.

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