Description
Collection only, £2.50
Meadow Hay, suitable for all small animals. Pre-packed Isle Of Wight fresh meadow hay (approx 2.5kg ) is a premium, 100% natural forage harvested from permanent UK pastures, specifically composed of a diverse mix of native grasses, seed heads, and wild meadow plants. It serves as a sweet-tasting, highly nutritious essential daily food source and comfortable nesting material for herbivores.
Key Characteristics & Product Overview
- Composition: A natural, species-rich blend of soft pasture grasses, wild clover, dandelions, daisies, and thistles.
- Texture & Aroma: Noticeably softer and more leaf-heavy than coarse Timothy hay, featuring a highly palatable, sweet scent that appeals to picky eaters.
- Processing: UK manufacturers commonly process the bales through dedicated dust-extraction systems to minimize respiratory irritation for both pets and owners.
- Visual Appearance: Naturally variable unchopped long strands ranging from vibrant green to golden tones depending on the seasonal harvest.
Crucial Health Benefits
- Digestive Regulation: Formulated with high crude fiber levels (typically around 18%) to ensure smooth gastrointestinal movement and avoid gut stasis.
- Dental Maintenance: The natural fibrous texture forces continuous chewing and grinding, which effectively wears down a small animal’s constantly growing teeth
- Natural Instincts: The long strands and leafy textures actively encourage innate foraging, burrowing, and tunneling behaviors.
- Nutritional Balance: Naturally low in protein and calcium relative to alfalfa, preventing unnecessary weight gain and supporting pets with sensitive renal systems.
Suitability Matrix
- Rabbits & Guinea Pigs: Serves as the primary cornerstone of their daily diet; should make up roughly 80% of their intake and be accessible inside the hutch at all times.
- Chinchillas & Degus: Provides necessary daily dietary fiber and vital chewing activity.
- Hamsters, Mice & Gerbils: Its lightweight, fluffy composition makes it excellent for thermal nesting, burrowing, and structural cage landscaping
