mail-order hay from US heartland

[LakeCondo]

Does anyone know where I can order 25-50 lbs of grass hay at a time from not too far away, so the shipping charges aren't too high? This would probably be from IL, IN, IO, KY, MI, MO, OH, WI.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

We get Orchard Grass from Drs. Foster and Smith--no shipping charge if your order is over $49.99.

 

[LakeCondo]

DrsF&S is where I've gotten hay so far, but their prices are high, so "free shipping" doesn't mean it's a bargain. If I lived out your way I'd try kmshayloft.com.

25 lbs orchard at Drs is $55, 50 lbs is $75.
25 lbs timothy at Drs is $40, 50 lbs is $52. [20% off sale]
orchard grass is out of stock at kms until August
40 lbs 3rd cut timothy is $48, including shipping to NV
to IL it's $10.50 addl shipping.

 

[wendymac]

Or drive around to your local farms, and buy straight from the farmer. It's usually much cheaper than ordering it.

 

[LakeCondo]

I rely on public transportation or a friend's driving, so I'm afraid that isn't possible, Wendy.

 

[Zoeylionhead]

You can try www.NationalPetPharmacy.com or Petfood direct. Not sure if they are really any cheaper than DFS. You can also check at your local feed stores most can order in hay for you.

 

[LakeCondo]

Actually, today I just received the hay I ordered from sweetmeadowfarm.com. For $47, including shipping here, I got 35 lbs & it's nicer than DFS. If DFS is 2nd cut, this is like 3rd.

 

[JimD]

I've been buying hay from Sweet Meadow for a few years now. I order every 4 to 6 weeks.
I've always been happy with their hay.
Even when there were problems (Once there were blackberry bushes mixed in.... OUCH!! And one time there was a moldy tree branch) their customer service was outstanding in correcting the issue....in my case the hay was replaced at no cost.

I buy the bulk box, too. Costs me about $38 w/shipping.
Fast delivery...they use Fed Ex so I usually get it in 2 days.

I like that it's a family owned business that harvests from their own farm, too.

I correspond with the owner (Al) from time to time.
Last time I commented on how nice the hay was and asked if it was 3rd cut. His reply was that all bulk timothy will be 2nd cut...a very nice 2nd cut...it was a good year for hay for them.

One thing Al recommended to me was to make sure I took the hay out of the inner plastic bag to keep it from getting moldy.

If I ever get up their way, I'm going to make sure I stop by to see them.

:biggrin:

 

[LunaBun]

I just got an order of reallllly nice hay from smallpetselect.com. Like 40 lbs for 45 shipped....