What is Ultra Premium Course Orchard Grass?

Coarse Orchard Grass is high in fiber and low in both protein and calcium making it a great choice for dental and digestive health. Coarse Orchard is very similar to Coarse Timothy in texture, making it perfect for those with allergies to Timothy Hay.

The 2022 Ultra Premium Coarse Orchard Grass we have in stock is currently a 8/10. This year's Coarse Orchard Grass is an okay example of what Coarse Orchard Grass should be. The only reason it doesn't receive a 10/10 is because, like last year, it's on the softer side. Click here to read the full Coarse Orchard Grass Report.

At Rabbit Hole Hay, we are monitoring the RHDV2 virus closely and at this time it has NOT affected our area of the country (Northern California). While all our hay is now from the 2022 growing season from Northern California, there have been NO reported cases affecting the area of the country where we source our hay. Click here to read more about what we are doing to ensure the safety of your small pet. 

Coarse Orchard Grass provides a strong balance of roughage and nutrition for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Its larger seed heads, leaves, and stems make it coarser providing long strands that promote natural chewing behavior. It’s an important staple of your rabbit’s diet because it helps wear down their teeth. The long strand fibers also helps to keep your rabbit’s digestion regular and functioning properly.

• Fresh Hay - We hand-pack every box so you get fresh, green & fragrant hay with little to no dust.
• Allergy Friendly - Coarse Orchard is a good substitute to Timothy Hay as it still holds all the key nutrients along with having the coarse texture needed to promote dental health.
• High Fiber & Low Protein- Promotes digestive health
• Perfect For Small Pets - Keep your rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas happy & healthy.
• 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed - We provide the finest hay with industry leading customer service.

Allergic to Timothy Hay?

Allergies, especially to Timothy Hay are common (you aren’t alone!). Coarse Orchard Grass can be a wonderful alternative for you and your small pet while still giving them all the important nutrients they need. In our experience, people who are allergic to Timothy Hay are less allergic to our Coarse Orchard Grass.

While many veterinarians recommend Timothy Hay as the best type of hay, Orchard Grass is a good substitute if you or your small pet have issues with Timothy Hay. We are dedicated to making sure your pets are happy, healthy, and well fed even when allergies are an issue.

Why Hay is Essential to Their Diet

Grass hay is an important staple in the diet of rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas. For rabbits 7 months and older and guinea pigs 6 months and older, grass hay should make up 80% of their diet. For chinchillas older than a year, grass hay should make up 75% of their diet. The constant foraging and grazing encouraged by hay helps to keep them physically active and mentally stimulated. It also helps to wear down their teeth while the long strand fiber helps to keep their digestion regular and functioning properly.

Stop Wasting Time & Money on Bad Hay

Tired of wasting time picking through bad hay just to find the bits your rabbit, guinea pig, or chinchilla will actually eat? We visually inspect and hand-pack every package of hay to ensure that you get fresh, green, fragrant hay of the highest quality. Your hay is always hand-processed, never machine-cut, creating nice long strands and less small pieces. You’ll no longer have to worry about your small pet suffering from irritated eyes or sneezing from excessive dust. We preserve freshness by bagging all of our hay inside the box. This helps keep it from drying out or absorbing unwanted odors.

Supporting Local Farmers

We are located in Northern California, in the heart of hay country. We source all of our hay from local growers in the surrounding regions of the Northwest United States. We pride ourselves on supporting a community of small pet owners who care deeply about providing happy and healthy lifestyles for their pets.