Hay cubes

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Rice

Mama Doe

• Feb 18, 2008

• #1

Has anyone ever used hay cubes before, they are little cubes of compacted hay? I have heard they are better for people who have allergies to hay because they aren't as dusty has a normal bag of hay. I'm wondering if anyone has used them before and if their rabbits liked them as much as loose hay? Do they also have the same effect of grinding down the buns teeth?

If anyone has used them before please let me know how you liked them!

 

*lily*

Wise Old Thumper

• Feb 18, 2008

• #2

I ordered 2 packs and none of my rabbits would touch them :?

 

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Diddeen

Wise Old Thumper

• Feb 18, 2008

• #3

My 3 have them now and again for a treat.. i always get the timothy hay ones. They do love them but they do leave a load of dust on the floor. I personally wouldnt give them just cubes in place of hay.. theyd need loads of them :shock:
You can also get disc shaped ones called Haybix which they also like

 

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Rice

Mama Doe

• Feb 18, 2008

• #4

Good to know, thanks!

 

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IzzyTwig

Alpha Buck

• Feb 18, 2008

• #5

Mine have a few they occassionally nibble at but they prefer loose hay. It's just as good for wearing teeth down and obviously better for owners with hay allergies. But I'll stick to loose hay.

 

Deelove

Wise Old Thumper

• Feb 18, 2008

• #6

Mine get them as a treat but aren't over keen.

 

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Rice

Mama Doe

• Feb 18, 2008

• #7

My little brother is allergic to the hay for my mom's bun, so that's why I ask. She still gives the bun loose hay but I wondered if hay cubes would be as effective and better for my brother's allergies!

 

thistle

Mama Doe

• Feb 18, 2008

• #8

My 2 buns love the Oxbow timothy hay cubes but they only get them as treats.

Has your mum tried Dust Free Hay?
http://www.dustfreehay.co.uk/index.htm

It's supposed to have far less allergens than normal hay.

 

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Rice

Mama Doe

• Feb 18, 2008

• #9

thistle said:

My 2 buns love the Oxbow timothy hay cubes but they only get them as treats.

Has your mum tried Dust Free Hay?
http://www.dustfreehay.co.uk/index.htm

It's supposed to have far less allergens than normal hay.

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Oh that looks good! Maybe there's somewhere around here that sells it...

 

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bunny_scabbit

Warren Scout

• Feb 18, 2008

• #10

preston has tried almost every variety and brand of these and just won't touch any of them. there's a guy at work with a rabbit and he must love us 'cos he gets all the cast offs that preston won't eat!

 

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raine

Warren Veteran

• Feb 18, 2008

• #11

Mine eat hay cakes, but I would not replace hay by them. I doubt the small bits of compact hay would be sufficient to wear down the bunny's teeth.