Farm hay Vs Pet shop hay

BunnyMania

Young Bun

• Jan 16, 2016

• #1

To those of you that buy hay from a farm rather than a shop, how do you find it? In particular, economically. How long does it take you to go through a bale and with how many rabbits?

 

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tonibun

Wise Old Thumper

• Jan 17, 2016

• #2

Farm hay is cheaper in the long run. I have to use this type as I have a lot of bunnies. If you can find decent farm hay then that's fine, but round here it can be difficult.

 

LindandRay

Young Bun

• Jan 17, 2016

• #3

I always buy bales of hay from a local farmer. I always check that it is 'safe' with no ragwort etc in the fields and I always smell it. If it smells damp then I don't buy it as it will also probably be dusty inside the bale. If it smells nice and sweet, it should be okay.

I have 9 rabbits and depending on the time of year, the bale will last me just over a month.

 

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rowan.godfrey

Alpha Buck

• Jan 17, 2016

• #4

I can buy good quality farm hay for £3-£6 per 20-25 Kilo bale. Economics plays not an insignificant part in that choice, but my rabbits also enjoy it.


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BunnyMania

Young Bun

• Jan 17, 2016

• #5

Thanks all I've just bought a Vale from a local farm after bring recommended the farm by another bunny owner and it seems good quality, must be about 25kg worth and was only £4. It's passed the Belle test! (She's quote fussy with hay) and it smells lovely so I think I will stick to that for now. Think I usually pay £3 something for a 3kg bale from a nearby shop and the bale I've bought is a lot less dusty and seems better quality.

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keletkezes

Wise Old Thumper

• Jan 17, 2016

• #6

I pay £6.50 (city prices!) for mine and a bale lasts me about 2m at the moment, with two rabbits. Lasts an awful lot longer in summer!

 

Zoobec

Moderator

Staff member

• Jan 17, 2016

• #7

My rabbit actually prefers the farm baled stuff. My Pygmy goats eat it as well so I can't help with the frequency question. If you buy hay sold for horses then it should be good

 

WillowAndBiscuit

Mama Doe

• Jan 17, 2016

• #8

Zoobec said:

My rabbit actually prefers the farm baled stuff. My Pygmy goats eat it as well so I can't help with the frequency question. If you buy hay sold for horses then it should be good

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I'm so jealous that you have Pygmy goats! My mum and I have wanted some for ages but we live in a council property so wouldn't be allowed