Every now and then we get asked — “Why does this bag look different to my last one?”
It’s a good question, and the answer is pretty simple: we don’t make hay, we grow it, and Mother Nature isn’t a fan of copy & paste.
That means that each bale is shaped by what’s going on out in our fields – specifically the strip a bale is grown on. Think soil type, how much sun we’ve had, the last bit of rain, even the chicken poo we use as fertiliser… it all plays a big part in what ends up in your hands.
Some bales come out leafier. Some more stemmy. One might have more dandelion or Yorkshire fog, another a bit more ryegrass. And that’s before you get into things like where the tractors have passed or how the shadows fall from nearby trees!
The good news? This is exactly the kind of variety your pets would naturally seek out in the wild – different flavours, different textures, and a more enriching, natural feed that keeps them nibbling for longer.
🌾 What makes each bale different?
Here are just a few of the reasons why no two bales will ever be identical (and why that’s a good thing!):
- ☁️ Moisture levels: Some parts of the field hold more water than others, which affects how the grass grows and dries.
- 🌞 Sun exposure: Grass that basks in sunshine grows differently to grass in shaded areas.
- 🌱 Plant diversity: A variety of grasses (and the odd cheeky weed) can pop up in different patches of the same field.
- ✂️ Cutting conditions: Weather and timing during harvest affect how well the hay cures and its final texture.
- 💩 Fertiliser: Yep, we use chicken poo – it’s full of nutrients and varies naturally across the field, affecting growth.
🎥 Will’s done a little walkabout to explain it all 👇🏽
Watch Will’s video here on Instagram
So while no two bales are ever the same, each one is packed with natural goodness, full of variety, and grown with care right here on our farm. And your pets will love every last nibble 💚
