Timothy Hay
Phleum pratense
Timothy hay is a hardy perennial grass from Europe, brought to American farms in the 1700s and still a staple forage today. Stems can reach about 59 inches with leaves up to roughly 17 inches long, so bales feel coarse and fibrous—exactly what grinding molars need.
Offer it free choice: keep the hay rack full so rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas can graze all day. The fiber supports steady digestion and helps wear down the cheek teeth in the back of the mouth. Timothy should be the bulk of the diet for herbivore small pets—pile it high and refresh it often.
Guideline: Free Feed
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Timothy grass, herd's grass, Phleum pratense hay
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Is Timothy Hay item toxic?
No. Timothy hay is a safe, essential forage for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas when it is clean, dry, and free of mold or pesticides.
Should I feed my pet Timothy Hay?
Yes—timothy hay should be the foundation of the diet for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Offer it free choice every day.
How much can I feed them?
Offer free choice—keep the hay rack full so rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas can graze all day. Timothy hay should make up most of the diet (roughly 80%). For hamsters, rats, mice, or gerbils, offer small amounts or use as nesting material.
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