Ultra Premium Coarse Orchard Grass
Max fiber, timothy-allergy friendly.
Max fiber, timothy-allergy friendly
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- Maximum roughage — The most fiber-dense orchard grass we carry, built for dental wear.
- Timothy-allergy friendly — Same key nutrients as timothy, from a different plant species.
- Hand-packed fresh — Packed by hand for fresh hay with minimal dust.
- High fiber, naturally lower protein — Supports healthy digestion and steady weight in a grass-hay diet.
- Made for small herbivores — Rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and similar pets.
It's a common pick for pets or owners managing a timothy allergy who still want plenty of dental roughage. Orchard grass is a different plant species than timothy, so it often causes less reaction while covering the same key nutrients.
The coarser texture helps wear down teeth naturally, similar to what coarse timothy provides.
We hand-pack every bag for freshness with minimal dust.
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Most orders are shipped from our Warehouse the Next Business Day. In an effort to ensure your product comes as quickly as possible, your product may arrive in a brown box rather than the colored box shown in the image.
- Crude protein — min 13%
- Crude fat — min 3%
- ADF fiber — min 32%, max 35%
- NDF fiber — min 50%, max 57%
- Crude protein — min 13%
- Crude fat — min 3%
- ADF fiber — min 32%, max 35%
- NDF fiber — min 50%, max 57%
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Ultra Premium Coarse Orchard Grass has thicker stems and longer seed heads than our Soft Orchard Grass—a texture close to Coarse Timothy—for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and other small herbivores.
It's a go-to alternative for pets or owners managing a timothy allergy who still want plenty of dental roughage. Orchard grass is a different plant species than timothy, so many who react to timothy tolerate this cut better.
Compared with our soft orchard grass, this cut asks more of the teeth—often the right pick for pets that need extra dental wear without the timothy.
Store hay in a cool, dry place with good airflow. A breathable bag or bin in a closet, pantry, or garage usually works well.
Avoid keeping hay sealed in plastic long-term; trapped moisture can lead to mold. If hay smells musty, feels damp, or looks unusually dusty or discolored, discard it and open a fresh bag.
Keep grass hay available at all times. Most healthy adult herbivores can eat orchard grass free-choice alongside fresh water.
For adult rabbits 7 months and older and guinea pigs 6 months and older, grass hay should make up at least 80% of the diet. For chinchillas older than 1 year, aim for at least 75% grass hay.
When switching hays, mix the old and new hay over 7–14 days and watch appetite and droppings. Pellets and treats are supplemental.
We hand-pack every bag and inspect hay for freshness with minimal dust. Harvest reports give a season-level look at what we're sourcing; individual batches can vary as new hay arrives, typically every 4–6 weeks.
For batch-level updates, see Fresh From The Hopper. For the current Coarse Orchard Grass harvest report with analysis and photos, use the Coarse Orchard Grass harvest report link.
Small Pet's Guide to Hay Quality
Annual Harvest Report & Fresh From The Hopper - How's The Hay Looking?
Our harvest reports give a first look at each year's newly harvested coarse orchard grass and what we expect from the rest of the season. Nature still shifts batch to batch, so color and texture can vary slightly between deliveries.
When new hay arrives, typically every 4–6 weeks, we share updates through Fresh From The Hopper. See the current Coarse Orchard Grass harvest report for analysis and photos.
Not All Hays Are Stored & Packaged Equally
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Located in Northern California, the heart of hay country, we source all of our hay from local growers in the surrounding regions of the Northwest United States.
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Small Pet Owners Ask
I'm allergic to Timothy Hay—will Orchard Grass be better?
Timothy allergies are common, in pets and the people who care for them. Orchard grass is a different plant species, so many who react to timothy tolerate it better, while it still covers the same key nutrients your pet needs.
If allergies are a concern for you or your pet, mention it to your vet so they can help you watch for symptoms as you make the switch.
Because Coarse Orchard Grass keeps the roughage of a first-cut timothy texture, it's also a good option if your pet needs strong dental wear without the timothy allergy risk.
How much Ultra Premium Coarse Orchard Grass should I feed my rabbit, guinea pig, or chinchilla?
For adult rabbits 7 months and older and guinea pigs 6 months and older, grass hay should make up at least 80% of the diet. For chinchillas older than 1 year, aim for at least 75% grass hay.
Younger animals, nursing mothers, and pets with health concerns may need different portions. Check with your vet if you're unsure.
What is the best way to introduce new hay to my pet?
Mix the new hay with the old hay over 7–14 days so the change is gradual.
Watch appetite and droppings during the switch. If your pet stops eating or stool looks unusual, slow the transition and contact your vet.
How should I store hay to keep it fresh?
Store hay in a cool, dry place with good airflow—a breathable bag or bin works well.
Avoid sealing hay in plastic long-term; trapped moisture can lead to mold. If hay smells musty, feels damp, or looks unusually dusty or discolored, discard it and open a fresh bag.
Is this hay safe regarding RHDV2?
Commercial hay from a trusted producer is very low risk for RHDV2, and we monitor official reporting for the regions where we source and pack hay.
We source in Northern California, where there have been no reported RHDV2 cases in our sourcing and warehouse areas to date. Current inventory is from the 2025–2026 growing season in that region. USDA guidance suggests dried virus may remain stable about three months; we follow harvest timing, storage, and handling with that in mind.
For symptoms, vaccines, maps, and what we watch ongoing, see our RHDV2 information hub and the RHDV2 section of our FAQ.
What is the difference between soft and coarse orchard grass?
Both are orchard grass—the difference is texture. Soft cut has fine stems and gentle leaves; coarse cut has thicker stems and more seed head, closer to a first-cut timothy texture.
Ultra Premium Coarse Orchard Grass is our roughest orchard grade—often the best fit for pets that need extra dental wear while avoiding timothy. Soft orchard grass may suit pets that need a gentler texture.
Can I subscribe or bundle and save on hay?
Yes. This product is eligible for Subscribe & Save, with savings up to 15% on recurring deliveries. The first three subscription orders receive 10% off, and the discount increases to 15% starting with the fourth order.
Choose your delivery frequency at checkout after selecting your bag size. Bundle & Save promotions may also appear when available and can offer additional savings.
My bunnies are the pickiest! And they love this stuff! Ands the customer service is top notch!
My mini lop had stopped eating his hay. He loves this and is now eating more than ever. Thank you!
Hi Jayme! We're so happy to hear your mini Lop is loving hay again. Thanks for sharing your experience!
My rabbits are enjoying the orchard hay!
Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear that your rabbits are enjoying our Ultra Premium Coarse Orchard Grass. Happy bunnies make us happy too! Thank you for choosing our product for your furry friends. Have a great day!
High quality hay for my bunnies.
I got a 5lb box of orchard hay at first to transition from mountain grass hay cause it seem that my bunnies were losing interest in the mountain grass or becoming picky and noticed they weren’t eating like they use to, but the moment I opened the box and put into the hay feeder they all ran and started munching right away especially my most pickiest of the three of my bunnies, she is the hardest to please compared to my other girl and my boy. Also my allergies were sort of starting after a period with the mountain grass. But thankfully the orchard hay saved me from sneezing and runny nose for the day! Thank you!
Hi Julie! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review for our Ultra Premium Orchard Grass. We are thrilled to hear that your bunnies are enjoying it and that it has helped with your allergies. We always strive to provide high-quality products that meet the needs of both our customers and their furry friends. Thanks again for choosing our product and we hope to continue providing excellent service to you and your bunnies in the future. Have a great day!
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I have two holland lops, and they absolutely love this hay! My one bunny really loves the very long thicker pieces, and my other one (the picky eater) loves it too because it's more flexible to put in his mouth.
That's absolutely fantastic to hear both your Holland Lops are loving the Ultra Premium Coarse Orchard Grass, Marissa! We especially appreciate you sharing that even your picky eater approves! It's wonderful knowing our hay is keeping both your buns happy! 😊
That's wonderful to hear your fur babies are loving the Ultra Premium Coarse Orchard Grass! We're so happy it's a hit with them!
My little girl absolutely loves this hay !!
I made a mistake and ordered too small a size . I'm out now and have to wait until I get my social security check on the 3rd . At that time I want to sign up to subscribe to it so I never run out
I sometimes order it from Amazon but they're too slow.
I SO look forward to making her day when I order it again !
My buns and I love RHH, but due to the terrible CDN exchange rate and shipping costs (which i know are out of RHH's paws... errrrr... hands), I recently tried a box from a different, well known brand. The difference in quality was amazing - and not in a good way for the other brand! My buns ate it reluctantly and wasted so much. I won't go into all the details of why that other box didn't mean P & O's exacting standards (or mine!) but needless to say, we are back to RHH and my girls and I are both happier. There's very little waste and they binky every time I restock their hay rack. Thank you for making my girls so happy!
Thrilled to hear that RHH hay makes them binky with joy! We’re over the moon that our hay meets your high standards and keeps your buns happy. Thank you for sticking with us despite the challenges. We deeply appreciate your support.
Unbelievable amount of sawdust, or grass dust. Bunnies forage. That means they sniff deep in the hay looking for the next best piece. I can't just throw the flake down. I pull out all the long normal pieces and shake all the dust and little pieces off, into the bag. The flakes pulled apart revealing nothing but handfuls, and pints of extra fine grass dust and tobacco sized pieces. This was actually one box prior to the last one shipped. I can't bring myself to open the next box.
Customer service has always been wonderful. But I just miss the days where minced grass was not in my hay orders.
My bunnies are the pickiest! And they love this stuff! Ands the customer service is top notch!
My mini lop had stopped eating his hay. He loves this and is now eating more than ever. Thank you!
Hi Jayme! We're so happy to hear your mini Lop is loving hay again. Thanks for sharing your experience!
My rabbits are enjoying the orchard hay!
Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear that your rabbits are enjoying our Ultra Premium Coarse Orchard Grass. Happy bunnies make us happy too! Thank you for choosing our product for your furry friends. Have a great day!
High quality hay for my bunnies.
I got a 5lb box of orchard hay at first to transition from mountain grass hay cause it seem that my bunnies were losing interest in the mountain grass or becoming picky and noticed they weren’t eating like they use to, but the moment I opened the box and put into the hay feeder they all ran and started munching right away especially my most pickiest of the three of my bunnies, she is the hardest to please compared to my other girl and my boy. Also my allergies were sort of starting after a period with the mountain grass. But thankfully the orchard hay saved me from sneezing and runny nose for the day! Thank you!
Hi Julie! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review for our Ultra Premium Orchard Grass. We are thrilled to hear that your bunnies are enjoying it and that it has helped with your allergies. We always strive to provide high-quality products that meet the needs of both our customers and their furry friends. Thanks again for choosing our product and we hope to continue providing excellent service to you and your bunnies in the future. Have a great day!
My Bunnies LOVE your Orchard Grass Hay!! ♥️🐰🐰♥️
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We're so happy to hear that your bunnies are loving our Ultra Premium Coarse Orchard Grass! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing our product for your furry friends. We truly appreciate your support.
The best hay ever. My bunnies (Mochi, Fern, and Baxter) love this hay. It's fresh and green with nice long pieces. Can't ask for better.
We're absolutely thrilled Mochi, Fern, and Baxter are loving the Ultra Premium Coarse Orchard Grass! It's wonderful to hear you find it fresh, green, and full of nice long pieces. We truly appreciate you sharing your fantastic feedback!
This shipment of coarse orchard grass is fragrant, green, long strands, and well packed. My senior piggie gets bored of timothy hay, so the orchard grass mixed in keeps her munching away, and her bowels healthy.
Fresh
So happy you found our Orchard Grass fresh! We love knowing your small pets are enjoying it. Thanks for sharing your feedback, Priscilla! 😊
My bunnies absolutely love this coarse orchard hay! It smells fresh and has a vibrant green color. Will be ordering again for sure. This is a good hay to use for hay stuffed toys too!
We're so happy to hear your bunnies are absolutely loving the coarse orchard hay! It's fantastic that you appreciate its fresh smell and color. What a brilliant idea to use it for hay stuffed toys too! We truly appreciate you sharing your wonderful feedback and look forward to your next order! ✨
I took in a Lion Head and he was not eating hay at all. I tried different types of Timothy and he would not touch it. I finally ordered a sampler from another vendor and he liked the orchard grass.
After shopping with a well known online store for a while I started getting old hay and he stopped eating it. I found this site and I am now on a subscription for course orchard, which he absolutely loves. Still not where I want him to be, but we are making progress.
This has helped him tremendously. He has some cupped teeth and the vet was checking him every 6 months for possible dental surgery and now on the last visit, the vet says that his teeth are getting better.
I cannot say enough about the supply that I get here. Good job.
First, let me start by saying my bunny absolutely loves this hay!! I live in NE so shipping does take quite a bit of time, but I just order 2 weeks in advance. Customer service has been awesome and sent a replacement box for one that had some weeds in it. The replacement box was great with beautiful, long green orchard hay. Unfortunately, the last few boxes have been a bit more hit-or-miss. Some have been great, while others have lots of dust/chopped bits and fewer long strands. Not sure if it’s just the time of year or how the 10lb boxes are packed, so I’m going to switch to the 5lb box and see if the texture / dust level is more consistent.
Bunny loves Orchard Grass. I love feeding it to him. Nice texture, pleasant fragrance, low-dust. Great quality, great value.
So happy to hear your bunny loves the Orchard Grass and that you appreciate its texture, fragrance, and low-dust quality! We're thrilled you find it great quality and value! Thanks for sharing your feedback, Anna!
My little sweeties L-U-V the taste ❤️
This is the only brand my bunny will eat. The course orchard grass used to come in long strands, which he loved, but now it is mostly chopped up pieces with dust, producing a considerable amount of daily waste. I thought I was buying leftovers on Amazon so I switched to a subscription on the company website. Unfortunately, I am not seeing a difference.
Buddy absolutely loves it!!! :D
That's fantastic to hear! We're thrilled that Buddy is enjoying the Ultra Premium Coarse Orchard Grass so much. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! 😊
It seems that your hay is really powdery with short stems. I don't like how boxes are taped together with plastic tape and plastic wrap. It's really hard to cut through all of that waste to get my boxes.
Gail
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear that the hay wasn't up to your expectations and that the packaging was difficult to open. Your feedback on the powdery texture and packaging is invaluable, and we'll definitely look into it. I will contact you via email to see if we can get this resolved for you.
bun's favorite hay since day one :)
That's fantastic to hear, Cas! 😊 We're thrilled that your bun has been loving our hay from the very start. Thanks for sharing their favorite!
It’s good but expensive.
Thanks for your feedback, Jason! We're glad you find the orchard grass to be good quality. We understand that price is a concern and always strive to provide the best value possible. Your input is valuable to us as we continue to improve. If you have any more thoughts or questions, feel free to reach out!
We have a picky bun and after trying others, we are now on a subscription to this grass. It is fresh, smells good and the picky one eats this with no problem. You will not be disappointed.
Shipping for us takes almost a week to arrive but you just have to plan.