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Ultra Premium Soft Orchard Grass

Softest cut, allergy-friendly pick.

Softest cut, allergy-friendly pick

Our softest hay—gentle enough for picky eaters, seniors, and pets managing a timothy allergy.
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  • Softest texture — Fine stems and gentle leaves for picky eaters, seniors, and sensitive teeth.
  • Timothy-allergy friendly — A different plant species that still covers the same key nutrients.
  • 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.
Ultra Premium Soft Orchard Grass is the mildest-textured hay we carry—fine stems and soft leaves, for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and other small herbivores who turn away from coarser hay.
It's also a common go-to for pets or owners managing a timothy allergy—orchard grass is a different plant species, so it often causes less reaction while still delivering the same key nutrients.
Because this cut is so soft, we recommend mixing in some timothy or a coarser cut if your pet eats orchard grass exclusively, just to keep enough roughage in the mix for dental health.
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.

Guaranteed Analysis
  • Crude protein — min 10%
  • Crude fat — min 2%
  • ADF fiber — min 26%, max 33%
  • NDF fiber — min 45%, max 51%
Guaranteed Analysis
  • Crude protein — min 10%
  • Crude fat — min 2%
  • ADF fiber — min 26%, max 33%
  • NDF fiber — min 45%, max 51%

Ultra Premium Soft Orchard Grass

Ultra Premium Soft Orchard Grass - 5lbs

Ultra Premium Soft Orchard Grass

Product Information
Storage Instructions
Feeding Instructions
Harvest & Quality

Ultra Premium Soft Orchard Grass is the mildest-textured hay we carry—fine stems and soft leaves—for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and other small herbivores.

It's a common alternative for pets or owners managing a timothy allergy. Orchard grass is a different plant species than timothy, so many who react to timothy tolerate orchard grass better, while it still covers the same key nutrients.

Compared with our coarse orchard grass, this cut is gentler on teeth—often the best fit for picky eaters, seniors, and pets with sensitive teeth.

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 Soft Orchard Grass harvest report with analysis and photos, use the Soft 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 soft 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 Soft Orchard Grass harvest report for analysis and photos.

Read Latest Fresh From The Hopper

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How Rabbit Hole Hay compares to most of the hays on the market
Rabbit Hole Hay Promise

Rabbit Hole Hay Promise

Only the purest, highest quality, no additives, no GMOs.

Supporting Local Farming

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.

Satisfaction Guarantee

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Small Pet Owners Ask

I'm allergic to Timothy Hay—will Orchard Grass be better?

How much Ultra Premium Soft Orchard Grass should I feed my rabbit, guinea pig, or chinchilla?

What is the best way to introduce new hay to my pet?

How should I store hay to keep it fresh?

Is this hay safe regarding RHDV2?

What is the difference between soft and coarse orchard grass?

Can I subscribe or bundle and save on hay?

  • 5 stars: 159 (87%)
  • 4 stars: 6 (3%)
  • 3 stars: 5 (3%)
  • 2 stars: 5 (3%)
  • 1 star: 8 (4%)
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Jackie Granus
Awesome Grass!

I was introduced to the Soft Orchard Grass by Viviana when the ultra soft 3rd cutting timothy was not up to my standards. Viviana sent us a sample and my sweet boy Oliver LOVES IT !
I immediately ordered a 5 lb box of the Soft Orchard Grass and Oliver is one happy camper! Thank you Rabbit Hole Hay!

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are thrilled to hear that Oliver loves our Soft Orchard Grass and that the replacement was received. We strive to provide the best quality hay for our furry friends. Happy hopping! ❤️

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Flor Texpan
Soft Orchard Hay

We are disappointed as the hay has a lot of brown and thin grass like stems. Baloo is not eating the Soft Orchard Hay.

Thank you for sharing your experience, Flor. I'm sorry to hear that Baloo isn't enjoying the Soft Orchard Hay and that you found it to have brown and thin stems. Your feedback is important to us, and we want to help make this right. Please reach out to us at (530) 763-6900 or email support@rabbitholehay.com so we can assist you further.

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Susan Belski
Piggies love it

Having coarse and soft are 2 good choices. Piggies love them.

Thanks so much, Susan! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that your piggies love both the coarse and soft options. It's great to know they have choices they enjoy. Happy munching to your little ones!

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Denise Burson
Green soft fresh

Rabbit rolls it it. Very content happy

It's wonderful to hear that your rabbit is loving the Ultra Premium Soft Orchard Grass, Denise! Knowing it's keeping your furry friend content and happy makes our day. Thank you for sharing! 😊

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YoshiE
Hay quality has really changed

I'm very sad to be writing this review because the soft timothy hay used to be the only hay my extremely picky bun would consistently eat. He loved it which is why i became a regular subscriber. Unfortunately, the quality has noticeably declined over the past year. While trying to find something he would eat, I decided to order the Orchard hay. At first, it was a little better and contained softer pieces that reminded me of how the soft Timothy hay used to be. However, the quality of the Orchard Hay has now changed as well. My last few orders have contained dry, brittle pieces with a significant amount of dust. My bun hasn't been eating much hay for the last year. I've inquired and I was told that they have had to change their hay source due to dried out fields. I truly hope the quality improves because the product used to be so wonderful and my bunny really loved it. I am currently trying to find hay that he loves.

Hi Elsa, we're sorry to hear about your experience. We appreciate your feedback and want to assure you that our Soft Timothy hay issues are not related to dried fields. We've been working hard to find farms that meet our high standards and apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for your patience and for being a valued customer.

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Cecelia1414
Love at First Bite!

Beautiful box of soft orchard grass picked by Viviana! Buns can't stop eating it & it's great to see them digging into their hay once again.

Hi Cecelia! We're so happy to hear your buns love the orchard grass. Viviana will be thrilled to know it's a hit. Thanks for sharing your lovely feedback!

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Toni B McCurdy
Soft Orchard Grass

Layla loves her orchard grass. A lot less waste cuz she eats it all. Great recommendation to change from soft Timothy to Orchard Grass
Thanks

Hi Toni, we're so happy to hear Layla loves the orchard grass! Thank you for sharing your experience and for trusting our recommendation. We appreciate your support!

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Carra
My bunny LOVES this hay

My first order from Rabbit Hole Hay came with a cute “Welcome to the Family” note, which was a nice personal touch. The hay arrived in excellent condition..fresh, dust-free, and with long strands that my rabbit loves. It’s seems that quality is a priority for this company and
I’m very happy with my purchase I will definitely continue ordering from Rabbit Hole Hay in the future!

Hi Carra, we're thrilled to hear your bunny loves the hay! Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Rabbit Hole Hay. We look forward to serving you and your rabbit again soon!

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Pam & Howie & Fluffy joy!
Rabbit Hole Soft Orchard grass hay is always the highest quality!

We absolutely adore & deeply appreciate the extremely high quality Orchard grass hay we always receive from Rabbit Hole! It is a treasure for our hearts, & our precious lil baby guinea pig's heart! Hay is everything for the joy in her precious lil heart, & your hay surely means the world, & we'd sincerely be lost without it! Thank you a million for being here & providing the most wonderful nutrition & joy for our precious lil baby, & all the world's babies, we adore you! :)

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review, Howard! We're thrilled to hear that our hay brings so much joy and health to your little guinea pig. It means the world to us to be part of your pet's happiness. We truly appreciate your kind words and your support!

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Anne
Bunny loves this hay

The premium soft orchard grass is so much better than the last box we received several months ago. It's taking the bunnies a while to really chomp down the grass, but they are eating it.

Thank you for your glowing review! We are so happy to hear that your bunny is loving our Ultra Premium Soft Orchard Grass. We always strive to provide the best quality hay for our furry friends. Your satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for choosing our product and we hope your bunny continues to enjoy it!

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fizzbin
ultra premium orchard grass hay

Best hay ever! My rabbits have all loved it.

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear that your rabbits love our Ultra Premium Orchard Grass. We strive to provide the highest quality hay for our furry friends. Thank you for choosing our product!

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Cindy
Our rabbits adore this orchard grass!

Our three picky bunnies really love chowing down on this grass. It is leafy and green.

Thank you for sharing your experience with our Ultra Premium Orchard Grass! We are thrilled to hear that your rabbits are enjoying it. We take pride in providing high-quality, leafy and green grass for our furry friends. Happy bunny munching!

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Anonymous
He loved it

Orchard is his fave and he chowed down

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Anonymous
Best hay

My bunny eats only this hay. The quality excellent.

That's wonderful to hear your bunny loves our Ultra Premium Soft Orchard Grass so much! We're so glad the excellent quality shines through and that it's become a firm favorite. Thanks for the fantastic feedback! ✨

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Coya4321
Customer Service is Amazing

I wanted my Percy Man to have variety so I ordered a large box of this years soft orchard because I found a small bag of last years hiding and he gobbled it up. Well the little bugger would not touch this years even though it was BEAUTIFUL green and fragrant. Frustrating I know. So I contacted customer service and they went over and above to help Percy and I out. My suggestion is buy a small bag each year first if you have a picky bunny. I am donating the orchard grass to the Guinea Pig Sanctuary as with over 300 pigs I do not think they will have a problem with likability. Very grateful for Rabbit Hole Hay as he will NOT eat any other companies soft timothy.

We're so glad to hear our customer service team could help you and Percy! 😊 It truly warms our hearts to know that even though this year's Orchard Grass wasn't a hit with Percy, our team was able to assist. How wonderful that the hay is going to a guinea pig sanctuary where it will be loved. We're especially thrilled that Percy continues to enjoy our Soft Timothy! Thanks for being such a loyal customer.

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Anonymous
My rabbit wants nothing to do with this particular hay but she is also a picky eater

My rabbit wants nothing to do with this particular hay but she is also a picky eater. It looks and smells good so I’m sure some other rabbit would eat it up. She is crazy about the medium Timothy hay so that speaks wonders about your product

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Cherysse

THIS IS THE BEST QUALITY HAY I HAVE EVER SEEN OR HAD! My piggy was suffering from allergies from timothy hay so i got a sample of this hay and his episodes completely stopped! This was so wonderful and worth every penny to hear him breath normally again.

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Cindy
Great hay!

Our three spoiled bunnies adore this! It is so healthy for them too.

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vivian backmann
This is the only hay my rescue bunnies will eat ❤️soft

This is the only hay my rescue bunnies will eat ❤️soft, clean from typical debris we have found in other brands. A huge hit with my fur kids.

That's wonderful to hear your rescue bunnies are thriving on our Ultra Premium Soft Orchard Grass, Vivian! We're so happy it's a huge hit with your fur kids and that you appreciate how clean it is. It means a lot to know we're providing hay that makes them happy.

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Coya4321
Beautiful hay but Percy would not touch it

I only give this 3 stars because my bunny would not touch it at ALL and I have tried many times..I had a small bag of last years orchard grass that I forgot about so I gave it to him and he gobbled it up so I decided to buy a 40 pound box of this years but he as stated he completely ignores it..He will gobble up other hay so I know its this hay he doesn't like..The orchard grass is a nice green and fragrant which makes the situation even more frustrating. Now I will have to donate this box to my local guinea pig sanctuary and start over. My suggestion is if your rabbit has ever been picky in the past then buy small bags each year to start as just because they ate the batch last year doesn't mean they will eat the following years..expensive mistake

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S.A.

Rabbit Hole orchard grass is THE BEST on the market of the many I’ve tried The soft orchard I ordered is greenfresh andlong blades Just perfect my bunny loves it

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Anonymous
Great quality! My bunnies love the soft Orchard hay

Great quality! My bunnies love the soft Orchard hay.

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Nelson Cedars
awesome service

Customer service is so awesome even though it’s hard to talk to a person but had a box of hay that waa labeled wrong and I said something about it and the next day they sent me a new box of hay for free. That’s is what great service is about. Not getting free stuff but howquick the resolved the problem.

We're thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with our customer service, Nelson! We always strive for quick and effective problem-solving, so it's wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. Thanks for sharing your feedback! ✨

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Bonnie
Not soft anymore

My rabbit use to love this now she barely eats it
It's not soft like it use to be

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Darla McMahon
So far my piggie is enjoying the hay

So far my piggie is enjoying the hay.

That's wonderful to hear! We're so happy your piggie is enjoying the Ultra Premium Soft Orchard Grass.

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Anonymous
Picky Bunny Approved!

My buns are very picky, a neighbor gave me a sample of the orchard hay from Rabbit Hole, and they devoured it in minutes. I'm placing my 2nd order today. Great quality and picky bunny approved.