It’s always a tough choice taking a guess at what type of hay your small pet would love purely because there’s so many types of grasses to choose from. Timothy, Meadow, Lucerne (better known as Alfalfa) and Orchard Grass Hay - are just a few to name. At HayDay we pride ourselves on growing premium, barn-dried hay for rabbits and guinea pigs, that no small pet can say no to!
With the winter nights drawing in fast, our Moreish Meadow can not only provide great digestive and dental health but also keep your small pets physically cosy and warm (whether they’re indoor or outdoor living)! If you didn’t already know the 5 reasons why Moreish Meadow is the perfect choice of hay, after a quick read of this, you and your small pet won’t be able to resist!
1. Insulation for your small pets home
In Winter, it’s no secret that it gets chilly here in the UK. It’s been well recommended by the small pet community to insulate your rabbits homes and runs. You can insulate their space by popping hay in their sleeping area or also in the coolest or breeziest area of their little home. Straw can be used as an alternative for hay too. We would always recommend to change your small pet’s hay regularly - and even more so in winter to avoid any damp hay from making your fur-friend ill.
Here’s what the Rabbit Welfare and Association and Fund have to say about outdoor living in winter!
2. Helps maintain a diverse diet over winter
Our Moreish Meadow is nutritionist approved, meaning it has the seal of approval from Briony (and a LOT of fur-friends!) Here’s Briony’s thoughts on feeding Moreish Meadow in winter:
"With its rich mix of grass species, Moreish Meadow hay helps to maintain a diverse diet which is particularly important over the winter months when they may spend more time indoors. The variety of grass species also helps to encourage foraging, enriching their environment and promoting natural behaviours. Made from start to finish by a family company, the consistency and quality of the products is exceptional which is incredibly important for our small furries."
3. Fussy nibblers approve!
Have you got a fussy small pet? No need to worry! We’re not only nutritionist approved, but we also get a green tick from the fussiest of nibblers. Here’s what @ronnietheminilop had to say:
“Always the biggest golden poops with HayDay! We had a box of Moreish Meadow this week and they absolutely love it, along with the Tasty Timothy”
4. Helps to keep your fur friend warm
Eating hay is important all year round for small pets, however in winter, forage that is high in fibre is even more essential in order to regulate their body temperature. This helps with their bodies gaining more fat, which in turn will help keep your fur-friend warm in the chilly winter.
5. Say goodbye to shopping for hay!
You can subscribe to our hay! Meaning goodbye to the last minute supermarket runs in the dark, miserable and cold weather - we deliver to your door directly from our farm. The great thing about our hay subscription is that it’s flexible and easy-to-manage meaning you can change or cancel your subscription at any time.
Just make sure your small pet doesn’t get to their HayDay box before you!
Despite the benefits of just feeding Moreish Meadow, we recommend that you offer a variety of different hays to your small pet. Not just for the extra nutritional value, but also so they don’t get bored!
So there you have it; 5 reasons why you should add Moreish Meadow to your basket! If you need convincing just that little bit extra, read more on our meadow hay.
