Choosing the right hay depends on your animal’s age, activity level, weight, and nutrition needs. Here’s a simple breakdown of the hay options we carry.

Alfalfa Hay

Alfalfa is a rich, leafy legume hay that is higher in protein, calcium, and energy than most grass hays. It is commonly fed to horses, goats, sheep, cattle, rabbits, and other livestock that need extra nutrition.

Best for: growing animals, lactating animals, hard keepers, performance horses, and livestock needing higher protein.

Bermuda Hay

Bermuda is a popular grass hay that is lower in protein and calories than alfalfa. It is a great everyday hay option for many horses and livestock.

Best for: maintenance horses, easy keepers, goats, sheep, cattle, and animals needing a lower-calorie forage option.

Alfalfa/Bermuda Grass Mix

Alfalfa/Bermuda mix offers a nice balance between the richness of alfalfa and the lower-calorie benefits of Bermuda grass. It provides added protein while still being a good daily forage choice.

Best for: horses and livestock that need more nutrition than straight grass hay but not as much as straight alfalfa.

Timothy Hay

Timothy is a soft, high-fiber grass hay that is commonly used for horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, and small animals. It is a great option for animals that need steady fiber without too much richness.

Best for: rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, and animals needing a high-fiber grass hay.

Teff Hay

Teff is a soft grass hay that is usually lower in sugar and starch than many other hays. It is often a good choice for easy keepers or horses that need a more controlled diet.

Best for: easy keepers, horses with weight concerns, and animals needing a lower-sugar forage option.

Straw

Straw is not the same as hay. It is usually used for bedding, nesting, or ground cover rather than a main feed source. Straw has very little nutritional value compared to hay.