mismatchbunnies
Warren Scout
Hi, I’ve been looking into getting a new additional ‘treat’ hay for my rabbits to give alongside the Small Pet Select 2nd Cutting Timothy Hay being their main hay. I looked on timothyhay.co.uk as it has been recommended on here, and was looking at the Oat Hay but later found out it was harvested back in 2017? I find this to be quite a long time for hay to be stored, especially when the Timothy hay sold by the same company was harvested in 2019 which I’d guess to be more standard. But I could be wrong, as this could be due to demand; I’m sure the Timothy is their best seller. Even so, I’m still quite confused and have some concerns that hay harvested so long ago may not be as fresh/good quality. How long is hay usually stored for (excluding pet shop hays as I know this is stored for long periods)? Is hay harvested in 2017 and sold in 2020 considered a ‘normal’ timespan between harvesting and selling?
Also has anyone got a cheaper alternative to the Small Pet Select 1st Cutting Timothy Hay (ie good hays for rabbits with GI issues). I’ve read that oat hay is similar in this respect and so that’s why I was looking for it in the first place, as well as just encouraging my rabbits to eat more hay in general.
Any help appreciated.
Also has anyone got a cheaper alternative to the Small Pet Select 1st Cutting Timothy Hay (ie good hays for rabbits with GI issues). I’ve read that oat hay is similar in this respect and so that’s why I was looking for it in the first place, as well as just encouraging my rabbits to eat more hay in general.
Any help appreciated.