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The hay shed stories

Join us to shed some light on important pet topics and farm facts!

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The Benefits of Our New & Improved Superfood Forage for Small Pets

In the wild, small animals spend hours each day foraging, instinctively seeking out different plants to meet their nutritional needs. It’s a natural behaviour that all small animals have, and something that we aim to support and encourage here at The Hay Shed. We believe forage and enrichment should do more than just stimulate your […]

Small Pet Enrichment Ideas

Vet-Approved Tips for Small Pet Enrichment

This Easter, we’re celebrating all things enrichment for small pets. So, we’ve caught up with our in-house vet Dr Lucy Robson who explains the importance of enrichment for small pets and ideas to encourage their natural foraging behaviours. Enrichment is fundamental for small pets. It prevents boredom, encourages mental stimulation, promoted physical activity, and allows […]

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How to keep your rabbit’s teeth healthy

February marks Pet Dental Health Month, and dental disease is one of the most common health problems in rabbits. To help protect your rabbit’s teeth, we caught up with our in-house Vet, Dr Lucy Robson, to explain what causes dental disease and how you can prevent it. Understanding Rabbit Teeth Rabbits’ teeth are broadly divided […]

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Two Years of The Hay Shed

We can’t quite believe it’s been two years since we launched The Hay Shed. Our second year has been a busy and exciting one!  We’ve launched lots of new products, welcomed Dr Lucy Robson to the team, been challenged by exceptionally dry conditions in the key grass growing season, adjusted our mowing process to produce […]

2 guinea pigs enjoying some Hay Shed hay.

Caring For Small Pets During Winter

The recent cold snap has made it clear that winter has well and truly arrived. As we wrap up in extra layers, hats, scarves and gloves, and enjoy those crisp, cold days, it’s important to remember that our small pets feel the chill too. Taking a few extra steps now can help ensure they stay […]

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Festive Season Deliveries 2025

With Christmas just over a month away, The Hay Shed elves are working hard to prepare for the busy festive season ahead. Our couriers are anticipating increased parcel volumes across their networks on the lead up to and during Christmas and New Year, which may lead to potential delivery disruptions. To ensure you have enough […]

A bag of Festive Treat Mix, a box of hay with a delicious topper sitting on hay with a Christmas background at The Hay Shed

Santa-Paws has come to town!

Discover our range of festive treats and hay toppers!

The Hay Shed 5kg box full of hay for small pets with Oat hay and Timothy hay

Brand New Hay Blend Boxes

Did you know that rabbits and guinea pigs eat a wide array of grasses and plants when in the wild? Yet most domestic animals are fed one type of hay for the majority of their diet – Timothy Hay. It is essential to offer a variety of hay types and forage to provide a range […]

A pet rabbit enjoying Hay Shed UK-grown premium hay

Shipping Update

Our team always work to ensure that all our lovely customers receive the best quality, UK-grown hay at a fair price. Recently, DPD have further increased their shipping costs; however, we are pleased to continue offering free shipping on orders over £35 where possible. Unfortunately, this is now only available to mainland UK postcodes, excluding […]

5 bags of brand new treats and forage mixes for rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters from The Hay Shed.

Hot off the press! Brand new Treats and Forage Mixes!

Discover our brand new range of treats and forage mixes, all created with pet health in mind and advice from our in-house vet.