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Alfalfa Legume Hay for Growing & Nursing Small Pets
Product Description
Special Order: This item will take 3-4 weeks for delivery.
Oxbow Alfalfa Hay is a legume hay with a naturally sweet taste and soft texture, providing higher levels of protein, calcium, and digestible energy than grass hay varieties. Well suited to growing, pregnant, or nursing rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, this nutrient-dense forage can also be given to adult pets in small amounts as an appealing treat alongside their primary grass hay diet.
Benefits
- High in Protein: Contains a minimum of 16% crude protein, supporting the nutritional demands of growing and reproducing pets.
- Calcium & Energy Dense: Higher in calcium and digestible energy than grass hay, meeting the needs of developing young animals.
- Rich In Minerals: Provides essential minerals, including phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, zinc, and selenium as part of a balanced diet.
- Palatable For Picky Eaters: Sweet taste and soft texture appeal to the taste and texture preferences of even picky small pets.
- Hand-Sorted Quality: Hand-sorted and hand-packed, with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives added to the hay.
- Great For Mixing: Can be mixed with grass hay varieties to add enrichment and flavor to your pet's daily diet.
Variants
- 15 oz
- 40 oz
Ingredients
Composition
100% Alfalfa Hay.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein, Min | 16% |
| Crude Fat, Min | 1.5% |
| Crude Fiber, Max | 32% |
| Moisture, Max | 15% |
How to Use
Recommended-Usage Chart
| Life Stage | Feeding Guidance |
|---|---|
| Growing, pregnant, or nursing pets | Large handfuls daily as primary hay |
| Adult pets | Small handful as an occasional treat |
| Senior pets (as advised by a veterinarian) | May benefit from continued alfalfa feeding |
Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label and consult your veterinarian before use if you have any concerns regarding your pet's health.
Usage Instructions
- Feed Generously To Young Pets: For growing, pregnant, or nursing pets, place large handfuls of alfalfa hay in the habitat daily.
- Limit For Adult Pets: For adult pets, offer a small handful of alfalfa hay as an occasional treat, not a primary diet.
- Provide Water and Variety: Always provide fresh, clean water alongside hay, and mix with grass hay for dietary variety.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Limit For Adult Pets: Adult rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas should receive alfalfa hay only as an occasional treat.
- Watch for Urinary Issues: Feeding alfalfa as a primary hay source to adult pets may increase the risk of urinary issues.
Storage Information
- Store in Dry Place: Store this hay in a dry, cool area away from moisture and direct sunlight to help maintain freshness.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international 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 ingredients are in Oxbow Alfalfa Hay?
Ans: This hay is made from 100% alfalfa, according to Oxbow, with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives added, and the loose hay contains stems, leaves, and a limited amount of seed heads throughout every single bag you happen to purchase.
Q2: What is the guaranteed analysis for this hay?
Ans: This hay provides a minimum of 16% crude protein and 1.5% crude fat, with a maximum of 32% crude fiber and 15% moisture, according to Oxbow, reflecting its higher nutrient density compared to grass hay varieties like Timothy or Orchard.
Q3: Which pets should eat alfalfa hay as their main hay source?
Ans: Alfalfa is used in Oxbow's own young rabbit and young guinea pig diets, while adult formulas are grass hay-based, according to the manufacturer, since the added calcium, protein, and energy in alfalfa benefit young, growing, pregnant, nursing, and some senior pets.
Q4: Can adult rabbits and guinea pigs eat alfalfa hay regularly?
Ans: For adult pets, offer alfalfa hay only as an occasional treat rather than a primary hay source, according to the manufacturer, since its higher calcium content may contribute to urinary issues in adult pets if fed in excess over the long term.
Q5: What quality process does this hay go through before reaching my pet?
Ans: Oxbow partners with a family of farmers and puts every bag through a proprietary process of analyzing, grading, nutritionally testing, hand sorting, and hand packing, according to the manufacturer, to meet the taste and texture preferences of even picky small pets.
Q6: How do I transition my pet off alfalfa hay to grass hay?
Ans: It's recommended to gradually reduce alfalfa hay over time rather than stopping abruptly, according to the manufacturer, since this makes the shift to a grass hay-centric diet smoother and more successful for adult pets transitioning away from it over time.
Q7: Can I mix this hay with other hay varieties?
Ans: Yes, this hay is suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and other small pets, according to Oxbow, and can be mixed with grass hay varieties like Timothy or Orchard for added variety and daily dietary enrichment at every single mealtime.
Q8: What sizes is this hay available in?
Ans: Oxbow Alfalfa Hay is available in two sizes, including 15 oz and 40 oz, giving pet parents options depending on their household size and the number of small pets they currently own and feed.