Oxbow Animal Health Oat Hay for Small Animals (15 oz)

Savory Crunch for Everyday Hay Variety

Product Description

Oxbow's hearty, hand-selected Oat Hay is a favorite of many rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Harvested before the oat develops into a seed, this hay delivers savory husks full of flavor and fiber. Its aroma stimulates appetite and encourages more hay consumption, since your pet should have unlimited grass hay available every single day of the week.

Benefits

• Savory Crunch Texture: Crunchy texture and savory flavor that pets genuinely love.
• Farm Fresh Quality: Harvested fresh from Oxbow's family of farms, grown specifically for small pets.
• High Fiber Content: Supports digestive and dental health with high fiber content in every handful.
• Premium Oxbow Quality: Every batch reflects Oxbow's premium standards for small pet hay.
• Appetite Stimulating Aroma: The natural oat aroma encourages pets to eat more hay daily.

Ingredients

Oat Hay.

Guaranteed Analysis

How to Use

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Offer Unlimited Hay: Provide unlimited access to Oat Hay as part of your pet's daily diet.
• Place Large Handfuls: Add large handfuls of Oat Hay to your pet's habitat daily.
• Mix With Other Hays: Combine different grass hays together to further enrich your pet's diet.
• Encourage Exploration: Try all the tastes and textures to discover your pet's favorite hay.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Species Suitability: This hay suits rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, gerbils, hamsters, and rats or mice.
• Always Available: Provide unlimited access to grass hay each day as a diet foundation.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What makes Oat Hay different from Timothy or Orchard Grass hay?

Ans: Oat Hay is harvested before the oats turn into seeds, resulting in savory husks and a unique aroma not found in Timothy or Orchard Grass. Its texture and scent help stimulate appetite and encourage pets to eat more hay.

Q2: Can Oat Hay be my pet's main source of daily nutrition?

Ans: Yes, Oxbow recommends providing your pet with unlimited grass hay daily, with Oat Hay as the ideal daily staple. Combine it with species-specific fortified food and fresh water to ensure a complete and balanced diet.

Q3: Which pets can eat Oxbow Oat Hay?

Ans: Oat Hay is appropriate for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, gerbils, hamsters, and rats or mice. It fits well for species that depend on grass hay as a key part of their daily diet and routine.

Q4: How much Oat Hay should I feed my pet?

Ans: Oxbow suggests providing large handfuls of Oat Hay daily, offered freely instead of in measured portions. Your pet should have constant access to grass hay throughout the week.

Q5: Why is Oat Hay harvested before the oat kernels mature?

Ans: Harvesting oats before the kernel matures retains the savory husks that contribute to this hay's unique flavor and aroma. This early harvest approach distinguishes Oat Hay from other Oxbow grass hay varieties.

Q6: What is the crude fiber content of Oat Hay, and why does it matter?

Ans: Oat Hay has a maximum crude fiber content of 32 percent. High fiber content supports healthy digestion and dental wear in small herbivores, making grass hay a foundational part of their daily diet and routine.

Q7: Can I mix Oat Hay with other types of hay?

Ans: Yes, Oxbow encourages mixing different grass hays together to further enrich your pet's diet. Trying various tastes and textures helps you discover which hay combinations your pet enjoys most as part of their daily feeding routine.

Q8: Where is Oxbow's Oat Hay grown?

Ans: Oat Hay is harvested fresh from Oxbow's family of farms. Oxbow grows this hay specifically for small pets, then hand selects it to ensure the best quality reaches your pet's habitat and bowl every single day.

Q9: How does Oat Hay support dental health?

Ans: Oat Hay's high fiber content encourages the natural chewing motion small herbivores need for proper tooth wear. Continuous access to grass hay supports both dental and digestive health, day after day, every single week.