What Is Alfalfa Hay?
Alfalfa Hay is a legume, not a grass, which should be fed to young (up to 6 months), growing or nursing small animals - as well as those that are recovering from an injury or pets that are unwell. Alfalfa Hay is richer in minerals (calcium) and higher in protein to support health and development. Adult pets can also enjoy our Alfalfa Hay in moderation for a more diverse diet and added enrichment.
At HayDay, we grow all of our grass on our farm in Yorkshire, meaning we have full control of our hay from field to nibble:
• We barn dry our hay for consistently high quality hay all year round
• Our Alfalfa Hay is coarse and crunchy which is great for your small animal's teeth and tummies. The Lucerne leaf is where your small pets will find all the protein and goodness!
• We work closely with our in house nutritionist Briony to ensure that you're feeding your small pet's the best!
Alfalfa Hay FAQs
What Animals is Alfalfa Hay Suitable For?
Alfalfa Hay is suitable young, growing and breeding small pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals. It can also be fed in addition to other hay types for healthy adult small pets to add enrichment or top up nutrition where required.
Why Choose HayDay Hay?
We produce premium quality, long stem hay for Small Animals all year round! Unlike traditional farming methods where farmers would rely on consecutive dry days to make hay, we use green energy to barn-dry our hay! This guarantees perfect quality hay each time.
Can I Feed Alfalfa Hay to Grown, Adult Pets?
Absoloutely! Even though Alfalfa Hay is particularly suited for young, growing and lactating small pets - it's still suitable for adult pets.
Feed Alfalfa Hay ad-lib with their usual main forage for extra enrichment and nutrition.
Which Type of Hay Would You Recommend?
Tasty Timothy Hay is a favourite with Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and More! Loved for its Timothy Heads and how it promotes great gut and dental health.
Moreish Meadow Hay is great not only to nibble but it pairs as a comfy bed too! Adored by the fussiest of small animals, it's also high fibre to support healthy gut health.
Alfalfa Hay is an excellent forage choice for breeding, young and growing small pets. Ample fibre supports digestive and dental function, and its high protein and calcium levels supports health and development.
Ryegrass Hay is a palatable option for all small animals. Its long and stalky stems assist with dental and digestive health and it is a great source for additional nutrition. It's sweet taste makes it a hit with the fussiest of small pets!
All of our HayDay Hay products are FEMA's accredited too.
How Should I Store Hay?
We best recommend storing your small animal's hay in a cool, dark and well ventilated space. Hay can be kept fresh for your rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals for as long as 18 months. For more information, you can see some of our customer's hay box storage solutions.
How Much is Delivery and How Long Does it Take?
Evri
Our 1kg Ryegrass and Alfalfa Hay Boxes are dispatched using a 2 to 3 day Evri delivery service.
DPD
We dispatch our Tasty Timothy Hay and Moreish Meadow Hay using DPD Next Day. Spend over £33 for free delivery or for orders under, flat rate shipping is £3.95. For next day delivery, order before 12pm Monday-Friday.
Royal Mail
All Hay Taster Packs, Accessories and Treats are dispatched using Royal Mail 48HR. Please allow up to 3-5 working days to receive your order.