Last Updated: October 2024
How's The Hay Looking?
Fresh From The Hopper
As new hay batches arrive at our warehouse, typically every 4 to 6 weeks, we'll update each hay.
A Whole New Hay Report
Providing You A More Realistic Description
We realized that doing an annual harvest report on only the first batch of hay from that season’s harvest was more of an initial analysis. It was great at giving us an early glimpse into the anticipated quality for the year, but not a guarantee of what each batch would be.
It was with that in mind that we wanted to provide you with a more realistic description of what the hay looks and feels like as each new batch arrives from the farm. Ensuring you have the most accurate information available when you place your order and allowing you to make informed choices with confidence!
Hay Descriptions
We'll provide you a more realistic description of what the hay looks and feels like. Along with notes on if it differs from past batches.
Hay Features
Based on the hay description, we'll let you know the reasons why you may want to give your small pet this hay specifically.
Recommendations
We'll provide you with any recommendations of a different hay your small pet may prefer based on the current hay quality.
Timothy Hay
Coarse Timothy Hay
Hay Description
Our 2024 stock is still going strong! Thick stems in abundance, with long seed heads that vary from 2-4 inches. There is minimal leaf content, and this batch is greener than the last.
Our 2024 harvest hasn’t changed in texture, which is wonderful! There is minimal brown leaf so far, and less dust. There may be some leaf crush, but it varies bale to bale.
Features
Mostly stems and seed heads, with some long leaves mixed in.
Because of this batch’s thicker stems, this hay is perfect to help file down pesky overgrown incisors.
A great first cut hay that stays consistent with what we have had.
Because of this batch’s thicker stems, this hay is perfect to help file down pesky overgrown incisors.
A great first cut hay that stays consistent with what we have had.
Our Recommendations
- If the Coarse Timothy is a bit too coarse for you, we recommend our Medium Timothy variety which contains thinner stems and less seed heads.
- If you’re looking for more leaf content, but would like to keep the stems and stalks we recommend two options:
- Try out the Medium Timothy Hay
- Grab some Soft Timothy (mostly leaves) to mix into your Coarse Timothy for some variety
- If you or your small pet are allergic to Timothy Hay, we recommend trying either our Soft Orchard Grass or Coarse Orchard Grass.
Medium Timothy Hay
Last Updated: March 2024
Hay Description
Just like the last batch, it’s a “true” medium! Color is a beautiful green with good long, flat and wide leaves. Great content of thinner stems, and open seed heads for variety in texture. Minimal brown leaf!
IMPORTANT NOTE TO CUSTOMERS: This batch is NOT the same as last year's harvest. Although this is a great batch, many folks are used to the incredibly soft leafy hay we sent out for most of the year. Please consider moving your future orders to Soft Timothy Hay before purchasing if you want less stems and seed heads.
Features
Great stems to help file down those pesky overgrown incisors with amazing flat and wide leaves, which has been sought over the years!
This is a great blend of all textures, not one more than the other. If you have small pets who enjoy different textures, this may be a great choice for them!
Our Recommendations
- If your small pet was loving the softer Medium Timothy we had in our 2022 harvest, then this batch of Medium Timothy may be a bit too coarse for you. We’d suggest ordering our Soft Timothy instead as it contains the soft leafy hay that they’re used to!
- If you or your small pet are allergic to Timothy Hay, we recommend trying either our Soft Orchard Grass or Coarse Orchard Grass.
Soft Timothy Hay
Last Updated: October 2024
Hay Description
Our 2024 Harvest is finally in stock! This year’s harvest is great, we have rotated stock to ensure every order shipping out is the newest and freshest hay.
Our 2024 Harvest has longer flat and wide leaves averaging 6-8 inches, with less choppy pieces than what we saw at the end of the 2023 Harvest. Length of leaves may vary, but for the most part they are longer than we’ve seen in the last year!
There is some brown leaf, but it won’t affect the overall batch. Thick stems may be present but are very few and far between.
Our 2024 Harvest has longer flat and wide leaves averaging 6-8 inches, with less choppy pieces than what we saw at the end of the 2023 Harvest. Length of leaves may vary, but for the most part they are longer than we’ve seen in the last year!
There is some brown leaf, but it won’t affect the overall batch. Thick stems may be present but are very few and far between.
Features
Longer flat and wide leaves than previous harvest and there are less choppy pieces! We think this is a great harvest and batch.
It’s one of our most popular hays and great for older small pets or those with softer teeth.
It’s one of our most popular hays and great for older small pets or those with softer teeth.
It’s one of our most popular hays and great for older small pets or those with softer teeth.
It’s one of our most popular hays and great for older small pets or those with softer teeth.
Our Recommendations
- The majority of this hay is soft green blades, which makes it perfect for older bunnies and those with soft or weak teeth.
- If you’re looking for more stems, try a sample of our Medium Timothy Hay! It contains a great leaf content and a generous amount of stems and seed heads.
- If you or your small pet are allergic to Timothy Hay, we recommend trying either our Soft Orchard Grass or Coarse Orchard Grass.
Orchard Grass
Coarse Orchard Grass
Last Updated: October 2024
Hay Description
Our 2024 Harvest is finally in stock! We are working on rotating stock and will start sending out 2024 Coarse Orchard Grass as soon as we can.
This batch has long and thicker leaves between 8-10 inches, however, has minimal to no stem content. This batch resembles our 2022 Harvest, which many of our customers loved. Bonus: there is less dust and choppy pieces than our 2023 Harvest so far.
Very minimal to no brown leaf.
This batch has long and thicker leaves between 8-10 inches, however, has minimal to no stem content. This batch resembles our 2022 Harvest, which many of our customers loved. Bonus: there is less dust and choppy pieces than our 2023 Harvest so far.
Very minimal to no brown leaf.
Features
The thick leaves and stems make it great for promoting good dental health to help file down overgrown incisors.
This hay is also great for those who need coarse hay for their small pet but need to stay away from Timothy for allergy reasons.
This hay is also great for those who need coarse hay for their small pet but need to stay away from Timothy for allergy reasons.
Our Recommendations
- If you're looking for smoothing without an abundance of stems we recommend trying out our Soft Orchard Grass.
- This batch will allow our small pets who may need something coarser to help file those teeth down to achieve better dental health.
- On the other hand, if your pet has certain dental issues where typically they would need something much softer, it may be best to skip this batch and try our Soft Orchard Grass. Please consult with your veterinarian if you have questions about your small pets dental health.
Soft Orchard Grass
Last Updated: October 2024
Hay Description
This batch is softer than our much coarser batch we had back in August and September, the texture is on par with what our customers enjoy!
Beautiful long leaves with no stems and seed heads.
Beautiful long leaves with no stems and seed heads.
Features
Color is green throughout with minimal dust found.
Our Recommendations
- The majority of this hay is soft green blades, which makes it perfect for older bunnies and those with soft or weak teeth.
- If you’re looking for a more fibrous texture, try our Coarse Orchard Grass!
- If you or your small pet are allergic to Timothy Hay, we recommend trying either our Soft Orchard Grass or Coarse Orchard Grass.
Other Hays
Alfalfa Hay
Last Updated: March 2024
Hay Description
Beautiful, long green Alfalfa stems with a majority of leaves still attached to the stem (truly an awesome amount of leaf content) - creating less waste!
Features
Perfect for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas under 6 months of age to help them get the needed protein and nutrients they need to grow.
Our Recommendations
- Once your small pet is older than 6 months, we recommend you start to transition them to grass hay (such as Timothy or Orchard).
Mountain Grass
Last Updated: September 2024
Hay Description
Shorter cut, with a heavy amount of softer Timothy leaves. Wild grasses and Orchard Grass are blended throughout.
Our Mountain Grass blend can vary on growth and blend. This batch is heavy on Timothy, however we did see there are still other grasses in it to keep as much consistency for your fur baby as possible!
May contain shorter leaves and choppy pieces.
Our Mountain Grass blend can vary on growth and blend. This batch is heavy on Timothy, however we did see there are still other grasses in it to keep as much consistency for your fur baby as possible!
May contain shorter leaves and choppy pieces.
Features
A great variety of textures and stalks, seed heads, and leaves with Timothy, Orchard Grass, brome, and other wild grasses.
Our Recommendations
- If you’re looking for a blended mix, we recommend ordering a small batch of Orchard Grass to mix in with the Mountain Grass since the Timothy Hay is very prevalent in this batch.
Oat Hay
Last Updated: September 2024
Hay Description
Long golden yellow and green stalks with an abundance of open seed heads. A little less leafy pieces than we’ve seen prior to this batch, but still just as good!
Note: Some Chenopodium Album (also known as Goosefoot or Lamb’s Quarter) is found within this batch. This is a harmless weed that many wild and domestic rabbits like to snack on! It’s closely related to quinoa and is edible and completely safe to feed your rabbit and other small pets. Even humans can eat this!
Note: Some Chenopodium Album (also known as Goosefoot or Lamb’s Quarter) is found within this batch. This is a harmless weed that many wild and domestic rabbits like to snack on! It’s closely related to quinoa and is edible and completely safe to feed your rabbit and other small pets. Even humans can eat this!
Features
Great treat hay or daily diet hay, especially for finicky rabbits.
Our Recommendations
- This is a great hay for daily diet or treat hay.
- Try Oat Hay out for some variety in taste and texture, or for more finicky small pets!
