Timothy Hay

[oreo1]

Hi-my bunny isn’t a massive fan of Timothy hay. The vet suggested mixing it with orchard hay which is sweeter but that that didn’t seem to help much. She also isn’t a huge fan of Timothy/alfalfa based chews. Has anyone noticed a difference between first cut verse second cut Timothy hay? I’m wondering if that would make a difference? Thanks

 

[Apollo’s Slave]

Small pet select describes it quite well. What is this about different "cuts" of hay? How do I choose?
You don’t need to feed Timothy hay, any grass hay will be fine for a rabbit.

 

[oreo1]

Thank you for replying. My vet stressed Timothy hay over the others maybe for nutrient content?

 

[Apollo’s Slave]

Many people often chose to not feed Timothy hay and chose other grass hays, due to allergies or other things. I’ve found Timothy to just be the most widely available.

 

[oreo1]

What about for weight issues?

 

[Apollo’s Slave]

Hay generally won’t make a rabbit gain or lose weight. Is your rabbit having trouble losing or gaining weight?

 

[oreo1]

No I was just wondering. Is one cut better to help keep their teeth done? That’s heard with their teeth

 

[Apollo’s Slave]

I don’t think that any cut is better than the other. The rabbits should get constant access to hay, especially if they have teeth problems

 

[oreo1]

Ok thanks

 

[Hermelin]

Different cut of timothy hay will have different nutrients value and also pollen. Myself can’t handle the season grass blooms because if I buy that hay my allergy will be off the roof. I think first cut should have the most fiber and it’s before hay start blooming, while third had the lowest fiber count ☺

Maybe try buy hay from farmers, some hay my bunnies won’t eat and other hay they will go crazy for. Direct from a farm at least make sure my bunnies will like it.

 

[oreo1]

thanks for the feedback

 

[chrisrider1]

My rabbit didn't like (Oxbox) timothy hay either, and she wouldn't really eat it. I now put orchard hay underneath, and 3rd cut timothy hay on top, which she likes and is now eating pretty frequently. I got both from www.SmallPetsSelect.com.

 

[oreo1]

I tried mixing it with the orchard hay too but got luke warm reception.