Why Alfalfa Hay?
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Alfalfa Hay
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A natural energy boost ideal for young animals, nursing mummies or poorly pets.
Packed with long-strand fibre like grass hays but with higher protein and calcium. Mixed, in moderation, as a tasty nutritious treat for fully grown animals that need a little extra.
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Not sure which size to choose?
Your small pets come in lots of different sizes – so does our Alfalfa: Handy and Large.
As a rough guide, if you have one kit or pup, a Large 2kg bag would last you approx. 4/6 weeks depending if you are feeding it as a whole meal or a top up.
Need some help? Get in touch and we’ll help you calculate the right size to suit your pets.
How to feed
Alfalfa Hay is naturally richer in protein and calcium, so it’s best fed with a little extra thought. It can be a great choice for young rabbits and guineas under 6 months, nursing mums, or pets who need extra support, especially if advised by your vet.
As your pets grow or recover, gradually move them onto a grass hay like Timothy or Meadow, which should make up the main part of their daily diet. For healthy adult pets, offer Alfalfa in small amounts as an occasional tasty boost. Sprinkle a little through their usual hay, or pop a small handful in a bowl for a nutritious nibble.
For a ready-made mix with just a spattering of Alfalfa, try our Farmer’s Blend. And as always, speak to your vet before making any big changes to your pets’ diet.
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FAQs
Alfalfa Hay is a legume hay (not a grass hay), which is why it’s naturally richer than hays like timothy or meadow. It tends to smell a little sweeter too, and lots of hay-munchers find it very moreish.
Alfalfa Hay is recommended for young, growing pets, pregnant or nursing mums, or pets who need a bit of extra support.
It can also be useful for some recovering pets who need tempting, energy-rich nibbles while they build their strength back up again, ideally with your vet’s guidance if they’ve been unwell.
They can, but not as an everyday hay. For healthy adults, it can be lovely as an occasional sprinkle for variety, mixed lightly with a grass hay (like timothy or meadow) as their main munch.
If your rabbit is prone to bladder sludge or stones, it’s usually best not to feed them Alfalfa hay.
For young guinea pigs (and nursing mums), alfalfa hay can be useful because it’s richer. For healthy adult guineas, it’s better kept as an occasional extra sprinkle rather than their main hay, because it’s more calorie-dense than grass hays.
If you haven’t already tried it, Pillow Wad’s Farmer’s Blend combines Timothy Hay and Meadow Hay with just a sprinkling of Alfalfa Hay, so we do the mixing, and your pets get all the tasty variety.
Yes. Because Alfalfa is a richer hay, it can be a really helpful daily choice for growing youngsters and pregnant or nursing mums.
As pets mature, most people gradually move over to a grass hay (like Timothy or Meadow) as their everyday staple, keeping alfalfa as more of a little sprinkle now and again if they still enjoy it.