Supreme Petfoods Supreme Science Selective Timothy Hay 2kg

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This rabbit food can help improve rabbits’ metabolism and strengthen their overall immunity. It works well as a daily supplement to a regular diet of hay and fresh greens, helping your pets achieve optimal digestive and dental health. Selective Timothy Hay comes from the first cut of the year, from the strongest Timothy grass plants that produce the largest, tastiest seed heads which will help to entice even the fussiest of small pets to chew A weekend delivery service and a Priority Dispatch service for urgent items is also available to the mainland uk. You should feed you rabbit 25 grams of Russel Rabbit Tasty Mix per kilo of body weight per day. The average size rabbit (weighing 2.5kg), will need 60-70 grams of Tasty Mix per day. A handful of fresh leafy green vegetables should also be provided along with free access to lots and lots of good quality hay (such as Russel Rabbit Tasty Hay or Science Selective Timothy Hay) and clean drinking water every day.

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 When 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. This naturally grown Selective Timothy Hay from Supreme is a perfect mix of coarse stem and mildly green leaves and seed heads.Hay and grass are important not only for rabbits’ nutrition but also for their teeth. Since rabbits’ teeth continue to grow throughout their lives, chewing on fibres such as grass and hay helps to grind them down. That said, remember that freshly cut grass is toxic for rabbits. Because dust is a real danger to your guinea pig’s health, it’s important the hay has as little dust as possible. No hay will be 100% dust free but some are a lot dustier than others and should be avoided. 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 Science Selective Timothy Hay is superior to other hay available. There are no less than six processes involved to retain the finest quality, so that the tasty long stems remain intact and are bursting with all the nutrients that small pets love.

By feeding hay you will help to keep your rabbit’s digestive system working properly and their teeth in great shape – rabbits have to chew to keep their constantly growing teeth healthy and even. We strongly advise that you don’t use the metal hay balls. Although these are widely available, there have been many awful reports of guinea pigs getting injured or trapped in this type of hay feeder. What do 1st, 2nd and 3rd cutting mean in timothy hay? Yum! The quality and aroma of this timothy hay will ensure it is a hit with rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals alike. Plenty of stems: Although guinea pigs often like the flowers and tops of the hay, it is the stems that really help grind down their teeth and offer the best fibre. So make sure the hay you buy has plenty of stems. If a hay specifies the “cutting”, the second cutting is the one to opt for.

Overgrown teeth– if this is the case they may be unable to eat the hay which can lead to serious illness and they must get to a vet as soon as possible. Hay should always be stored above ground level and preferably with some airflow. It can be kept in sealed plastic to stop moisture getting to it providing the hay is of good quality. However, if the hay is lower quality and hasn’t been dried properly, sealing it in plastic will cause it to go musty and mouldy. This is another good reason to ensure you only buy the better hays. 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.” 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. 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.

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. 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. 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. 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.

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And don’t forget fresh hay and water! Your rabbits should have an unlimited supply of both at all times. High-quality hay is the cornerstone of a rabbit’s healthy diet. It’s imperative for everything from proper digestion to proper tooth wear. Rabbits are meant to eat, as a minimum, their body size in hay on a daily basis. With that said, this feeding hay absolutely meets your rabbits’ needs. 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. Young guinea pigs or mother guinea pigs who are nursing their young need additional calcium in their diet, so Alfalfa Hay can be fed to these guinea pigs. Can I use feeding hay for bedding?

Grass hay is the most important part of a guinea pig’s diet and should form 80% of their daily diet. The best type of grass hay for adult guinea pigs is long stem Timothy Hay and Meadow Hay and this essential food source should ALWAYS be available to your guinea pigs at ALL times. Glebe Farm Hay by the Bale or Half Bale– Straight from the farm – ideal if youhave several guinea pigs and go through lots of hay. 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. 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.

Science Selective Timothy Hay Rabbit Feed, 1.5Kg

Here at The Pet Express we want you to enjoy every time you shop with us. Occasionally we know you may want to return items, we have tried to make our terms as clear as possible to avoid any nasty surprises. 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 products 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 it tastes great, our Timothy hay helps encourage your rabbit or guinea pig to forage through the stems and leaves and have a good chew or even play. As that’s a way for them to express their natural behaviour, it also helps to keep them happy too. This hay comes from the first cut of the year, from the strongest Timothy grass plants that produce the largest, tastiest seed heads which will help to entice even the fussiest of small pets to chew.