THE IMPORTANCE OF HAY IN THE DIET OF SMALL HERVIVORES
DIGESTIVE
The fibre in hay facilitates the constant digestive movement that small herbivores require to maintain digestive health.
Disrupting this movement can lead to a number of gastrointestinal issues, some of which can be life threatening. Providing grass hay most closely mimics the foraging activity small herbivores would perform in nature.
DENTAL
Small herbivores require constant chewing of hard, fibrous foods (i.e. hay) to provide necessary dental wear. The teeth of rabbits and guinea pigs never stop growing, making it critical to provide a proper diet centred around hay.
A diet with insufficient hay can lead to dental issues, including disease and malocclusion.
MENTAL
Hay is not just great for the body of small pets, it is essential to their mental health as well!
Access to a variety of hay provides mental stimulation, keeping pets active and healthy.
Try placing hay in as many locations as possible through your pet’s living space.
HAYS & GRASSES
High-quality grass hay is the cornerstone of small herbivore health. At least 70% of every small herbivore’s diet should consist of high-quality grass hay. Our extensive line of premium, high fibre grass hays meet the needs and taste preferences of our herbivore friends all around the world.
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Available in 425g, 1.13kg and 4kg bags
WESTERN TIMOTHY HAY
The Exotic Animal Vet’s High Fibre, Highly Palatable Hay Choice.
Timothy’s high fibre and low protein is credited with helping prevent obesity, maintaining a healthy urinary system and improving overall health. And bonus – they LOVE it!
Oxbow’s all-natural Western Timothy Hay is a nutritious, sweet-smelling grass that will stimulate the appetite of your rabbit, guinea pig, or other small pet.
Product Highlights
• Harvested fresh from Oxbow’s family of farms
• Smaller sizes (425g and 1.13kg) are hand-sorted and hand-packed
• Provides essential fibre to support digestive and dental health
• No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
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Available in 425g, 1.13kg and 4kg bags
ORCHARD GRASS HAY
Soft Textured, Long-Strand Grass Hay from Oxbow.
Just like Western Timothy, Orchard Grass Hay is high in fibre, low in protein and supports the health of small herbivores by stimulating digestion, preventing obesity and making mealtime more appealing.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
• Soft texture and sweet flavour pets love
• Harvested fresh from Oxbow’s family of farms
• Smaller sizes (425g and 1.13kg) are hand-sorted and hand-packed
• Provides essential fibre to support digestive & dental health
• No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
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Available in 425g
BOTANICAL HAY
Oxbow’s Blend of Western Timothy, Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Lavender and Clover.
A rich blend of herbs combined with Oxbow’s fabulous Western Timothy Hay (est. 5% herbs, 95% Timothy) to stimulate your pet’s appetite for hay and to create an aromatic change in your pet’s habit.
Product Highlights:
• Enticing herbal flavour and aroma pets love
• Harvested fresh from Oxbow’s family of farms
• Hand-sorted and hand-packed with care
• Provides essential fibre to support digestive & dental health
• No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
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Available in 425g
OAT HAY
Harvested before the Oat Develops into a Seed – the Way They Need it!
Oat Hay meets the nutritional needs of herbivores with high fibre and low protein. This appealing alternative contains savory husks full of both flavour and fibre, making it a favourite for many pets.
Product Highlights:
• Crunchy texture and savory flavour pets love
• Harvested fresh from Oxbow’s family of farms
• Hand-sorted and hand-packed with care
• Provides essential fibre to support digestive and dental health
• No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
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Available in 425g, 1.13kg and 2.55kg bags
HAY BLENDS
Oxbow’s Two Most Popular Hays, Western Timothy and Orchard Grass, blended to create the perfect taste and texture combination.
Small pets enjoy and benefit from variety in their daily diet, so why not have the best of both worlds, the crunchy stems of Timothy and the soft leaves of Orchard Grass? Your pet rabbit, guinea pig, or small herbivore is sure to love this enriching option.
Product Highlights:
• Harvested fresh from Oxbow’s family of farms
• Hand-sorted and hand-mixed with care
• Provides essential fibre to support digestive & dental health
• No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
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HARVEST STACKS
Timothy Hay in a Soft Compressed, Cost Effective Pack.
Oxbow’s special compression technology can transform 100% all-natural, long-strand, hand-sorted Western Timothy Hay into compact, easy to pull apart and convenient-to-feed portions which produce 80% less airborne dust than loose hay. Feed Harvest Stacks as a primary hay source or supplement with loose hay to encourage enrichment. Harvest Stacks make a great feeding option when traveling or anytime storage space is limited.
Varieties available:
1kg Western Timothy: 100% all-natural, hand-sorted Oxbow Western Timothy hay compressed into compact, convenient-to-feed portions.
1kg Timothy with Chamomile: The addition of chamomile to the Western Timothy Stack makes this product impossible for rabbits, guinea pigs and other small herbivores to resist.
1kg Timothy with Carrot: The classic Western Timothy Stack with a sweet, carroty accent.
Product Highlights:
• Convenient, compact portions save space and mess
• Cost effective Timothy Hay option
• 80% less airborne dust than loose hay
• All-natural – no additives or binders
• Hand selected and sorted
