Supreme Petfoods Supreme Science Selective Timothy Hay 2kg

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When it comes to deciding what to feed rabbits, hay is absolutely essential. It is a daily essential for all small herbivores – rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and degus. Rabbits need hay every day to provide them with enough fibre. Science Selective Timothy hay is a good all-around choice for unlimited offering to your rabbit. Timothy hay is a mix of leaves and stems from Timothy grass, which is a perennial bunch of grass. An adult rabbit has done its growing, but it still has dietary needs to maintain optimal health. These nuggets are an ideal balance of both digestible and indigestible fibre. The former provides your rabbits with essential nutrients, while the latter helps both with digestion and grinding down teeth.

If your hay comes in a cardboard box, you can keep it in the box, providing you store it indoors where it is dry. If you do store it in an outdoor shed in its cardboard box, make sure it is well sealed, so nothing can get in, and that it is not likely to get damp. Recommended productsWhen shopping around for hay, some may not say it is dust extracted but may be hand sortedor hand selected. The hand sorted hays are fine as the process of hand sorting eliminates most of the dust. The cut Timothy grass is then spread in the field up to six times over three days to accelerate the drying process and to help retain the highest levels of beneficial nutrients Meadow Hay is made from grass that is harvested from pastures. This means it can contain a variety of grasses, plants, flower heads and seed heads. It has a better range of minerals and trace elements than single grass hays. There are different types of hay and pellet bases available, but they’re not all equal in nutritional value. For example, alfalfa-based pellets have higher calories and lower fibre content. Instead, look for Timothy Hay, which has a healthy dose of the nutrients rabbits need. The grass is harvested so that the long stems remain intact, ensuring that none of the important nutrients gets lost in the harvesting process. It also comes from the first cut of the year, resulting in the strongest and tastiest grass. The hay goes through a special process to guarantee top quality. It’s spread in the field six times over three days to help retain nutrients.

All our delivery services operate within the current COVID guidelines for your safety. If you have any particular COVID-related requirements, please just let us know. A guinea pig’s teeth are constantly growing and the hay works to wear down the teeth. If your piggies stop eating hay, their teeth will overgrow. Timothy Hay is made from only Timothy grass and also known as meadow cat’s tail or common cat’s tail. Itis made up of stem, leaf and seed head. The seed head is the tastiest part and guinea pigs seem to love these. The leaves contain lots of vitamins and minerals and the stalk is important for grinding down your guinea pig’s teeth and aiding digestion. Legume forages are high in fibre, protein and calcium but are not a suitable regular food for adult guinea pigs unless they are pregnant or nursing mothers. You can feed it as a very occasional treat but it should definitely not be their main hay source. As an added appeal, the nuggets also include mint for an even more enjoyable taste. Rabbits only need about an egg cup’s worth of nuggets per day, meaning this bag will last for a very long time. Paired with lots of feeding hay, fresh greens and fresh water, your rabbits will be healthy and happy.The second most prominent part of their diet should be fresh greens and vegetables. “Leafy greens are all great,” explained one long-time rabbit owner we spoke to. “Things like fruits and even carrots are good but only in moderation, and avoid anything with seeds or pits.”

The numbers refer to when it was cut but, more importantly, the cutting will change the texture and content of the hay. The first cutting is a lot more fibrous and has more flower heads. The second cutting (the one we recommend for guinea pigs) has a good balance of fibre and flower heads whereas the third cutting is softer with more leaf and less stem. What is alfalfa hay and is it good for guinea pigs? If your rabbits are used to a sugary diet, you may find it takes them a while to change, but persevere as it will help to benefit your rabbits’ health in the long term.If you are feeding Selective Naturals Grain Free to your rabbits for the first time, make sure you change from one food to another, gradually over 10-14 days. At first, you should mix a small amount of Selective Naturals Grain Free with your rabbits’ current food, slowly decreasing the old diet, whilst gradually increasing the quantity of Selective Naturals Grain Free. A sudden change in diet can cause digestive upsets – even when you are changing to a better quality diet – so take care! During the harvesting of Supreme’s UK-grown Selective Timothy Hay, there are six specialist processes involved to help retain the finest quality, so that the tasty long stems remain intact and are bursting with all the nutrients that small pets love.

If a guinea pig doesn’t have enough hay or stops eating hay it can result in serious illness. What to look for in a good guinea pig feeding hay Small Pet Select Timothy Hay (2nd cutting)– American Timothy Hay – Excellent quality. 15% discount code: REFER-GPIGGLEUK The formula includes high fibre for both digestive and dental health. Increased levels of protein ensure their muscles grow healthy and strong. The calcium and phosphorus are correctly balanced, which aids proper bone development. It also includes prebiotics, which promote proper digestive movement and health. Intended to be a complementary pairing to rabbits’ fresh hay diet, this nugget food helps provide necessary nutrients. Designed to prevent selective feeding, these nuggets ensure your rabbits eat everything they need, not just the sugary or starchy pieces. Apart from the nutritional value, there are a couple of important reasons why hay is vital for guinea pigs.This naturally grown Selective Timothy Hay from Supreme is a perfect mix of coarse stem and mildly green leaves and seed heads. Freshness: It should have a sweet fresh smell and not be at all musty. It should have some green colour to it. The green colour signifies larger amounts of vitamin A and C. Guinea pigs love the greener, sweeter and leafier hay. As little dust as possible:Dust is extremely bad for guinea pigs and can cause respiratory problems so even if it’s feeding hay as opposed to bedding, you should look at using a hay that has been dust-extracted or has the minimum amount of dust.