Oxbow Animal Health Prime Cut Soft & Lush Timothy Hay

Soft, Hand-Sorted Timothy Hay for Small Pets

Product Description

Prime Cut Soft & Lush Timothy Hay is carefully hand-sorted to select fluffy, tender stems and plenty of soft leaves, providing a gentler chew suitable for picky pets. It is softly compressed, pre-portioned, and remains fresher with less dust. Grown by Oxbow's family of North American farmers, this hay promotes dental and digestive health, as well as overall wellbeing for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.

Benefits

• Tender, Fluffy Texture: Thin stems and abundant soft leaves offer a gentler chew for picky or sensitive pets.
• Supports Dental Health: High-fiber Timothy hay helps wear down continuously growing teeth naturally.
• Aids Digestive Health: Ample fiber supports healthy gut motility and helps prevent digestive stasis.
• Less Dust, More Freshness: Soft compression and pre-portioning reduce mess while locking in freshness.
• North American Grown: Sourced from Oxbow's family farms with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

Ingredients

Timothy Grass Hay.

Guaranteed Analysis

Variants

• 20 oz
• 40 oz
• 80 oz

How to Use

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Daily Handfuls: Place large handfuls of grass hay in your pet's habitat every day.
• Primary Diet Component: Hay should make up about 70 percent of your pet's daily diet.
• Unlimited Availability: Provide unlimited amounts of fresh grass hay available at all times.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Proper Storage: Keep hay in a cool, dry spot away from direct sunlight.
• Avoid Moisture: Damp or humid conditions can cause harmful mold and bacterial growth in hay.
• Allow Airflow: Let hay breathe, especially in humid environments, to prevent spoilage.
• Shelf Life: Correctly stored hay retains its nutrients and taste for up to 24 months.

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 is Oxbow Prime Cut Soft & Lush Timothy Hay made of?

Ans: This hay is made entirely of Timothy Grass, carefully hand-selected for its thinner stems and abundant soft leaves. Grown on Oxbow's family farms across North America, it contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives—just pure, natural forage.

Q2: How much of my pet's diet should be hay?

Ans: Hay should make up about 70 percent of a small pet's daily diet, with unlimited fresh grass hay available at all times. This fiber-rich forage keeps digestion moving and naturally wears down teeth over time.

Q3: How is Soft & Lush different from Hearty & Crunchy hay?

Ans: Prime Cut hay is sorted by texture rather than cutting. Soft & Lush has thinner stems and softer leaves for a gentler chew, while Hearty & Crunchy offers a firmer, denser bite for pets that prefer it.

Q4: How should I store this hay to keep it fresh?

Ans: Keep the bag in a cool, dry spot away from direct sunlight and humidity, since damp conditions can cause mold and bacterial growth. Reseal it tightly between feedings to lock in freshness and flavor.

Q5: Is this hay safe for all small pets?

Ans: This hay is formulated for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, and mice, all herbivorous or omnivorous small pets that thrive on grass hay. It is not intended for carnivorous species, so check the packaging for guidance.

Q6: Why does crude fiber content matter in this hay?

Ans: This hay contains a maximum of 32 percent crude fiber. That fiber level keeps digestion moving steadily and wears down continuously growing teeth, both essential for the long-term health of rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.

Q7: Can I mix this hay with other Oxbow hay types?

Ans: Yes. Since Prime Cut hays are sorted by texture, pairing Soft & Lush with Hearty & Crunchy, or with a different Timothy cut, adds variety, encourages natural foraging, and keeps mealtime interesting for choosy eaters.

Q8: How long will a bag of hay stay fresh once opened?

Ans: Properly stored hay keeps its nutrients and taste for up to 24 months. Reseal the bag tightly after each use and store it in a cool, dry place to get the most out of every batch.

Q9: Does the hay's color change over time, and is that a problem?

Ans: Some fading is normal as hay ages and dries naturally, but keeping it out of direct sunlight slows this bleaching. The color change is only cosmetic and does not impact the hay's nutritional content.