Timothy Hay has lower in protein and calcium levels, and it is higher in fibre than other types of hay. As small pets have delicate digestive tracks, it can be said that Timothy Hay has all the correct nutrients for most small pets. Timothy Hay is said to be of the best quality when you can smell a sweet aroma and is gorgeously green in colour – just like ours!

Guinea pigs require 80% of hay in their diet to assist with their digestion and teeth length. As Timothy Hay has the perfect balance of nutrition for guinea pigs, it can be said that this type of hay is perfect for an adult guinea pig.

Timothy Hay is a type of grass hay. It can grow high, up to around 6 feet tall. There are many different types of grass hay you can buy, check out our shop to find the best product for your pet.

Alfalfa and Timothy Hay have different nutritional makeup. Alfalfa is a type of legume, and Timothy is a type of grass. Both Timothy and Alfalfa encourage natural foraging however, nutritionally speaking, they are very different.

Alfalfa has higher protein making it a great choice for young, ill, or nursing/pregnant herbivores. It will help those little ones who need extra energy perfectly. Alfalfa is too high in protein and calcium to feed regularly to perfectly healthy adult pets, but it can be fed in small amounts as a treat or to encourage eating with the fussiest of pets. Timothy would be a better choice for these animals.

Timothy Hay contains approximately 32-34% fibre, 8-10% protein, and 0.4-0.6% calcium. The ideal nutritional balance for small adult pets.

Rabbits should have a handful of hay every day, however, ask your vet for a specific gram amount depending on your animal’s body weight!