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Oat Hay is companion forage that is similar in nutritional analysis to the western timothy. Your animals will love the immature oat grain that is contained in the seed head and will benefit greatly from the fiber in the leaf and stem.
Oat Hay is a good source of fiber and also gives variety to your animal's diet. This product also makes a good bedding alternative to wheat straw.
The stage of maturity at harvest determines the development of the seed head. If the hay is harvested immaturely, at the early bloom stage, the actual oat kernel is not mature. The seed heads consist primarily of oat husks, which are rich in fiber.
Hay is absolutely vital to the health of small herbivores. It provides not only nutrition, but environmental enrichment that mimics the animal's natural habitat.
Provides a long-strand fiber source that is needed to improve the digestive and intestinal functions by stimulating the digestive system. When animals are fed free-choice hay, it promotes their natural chewing behavior, which helps prevent molar spurs and other dental problems that are so common in these small herbivores.
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Create a nutty-tasting and nutritious hay blend for your small pet with Oxbow Oat Hay Small Animal Food. Some small pets like Guinea Pigs, rabbits and chinchillas, need hay to maintain healthy digestion. In fact, hay should make up 75 percent of their diet. Along with digestion, hay keeps teeth trim and promotes natural foraging and mental stimulation. Oxbow Oat Hay Small Animal Food is high in fiber, low in protein and full of flavor, making it ideal for adult small pets. Feed unlimited amounts as an alternative to timothy, orchard and organic meadow hay.
Specifications
Item Number
253543
Made In
United States
Sourced From
United States
Food Form
Hay
Small Pet Type
Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Degu
Special Diet
Low-Protein, High Fiber
Nutritional Information
Ingredients
100% Oat Hay. Preservative and Additive Free. Loose Hay Contains Stems, Leaves, and Limited Seed Heads.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein
7.0% min
Crude Fat
1.5% min
Crude Fiber
32.0% max
Moisture
15.0% max
Feeding Instructions
Oat Hay can be fed free choice to rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, prairie dogs and other herbivores. Free - choice means that the feed is available at all times.
For Oxbow, quality products begin in the field. Oxbow has spent years cultivating relationships and educating its growers about the proper way to nurture and harvest hay specifically for small pets. Then, using an exclusive process, Oxbow hay is inspected, graded, cleaned and sorted to ensure only the best hay is packaged under the Oxbow name.
Going the Extra Acre
VETERINARIAN APPROVED
Recommended by vets worldwide.
LESS DUSTY
Extraction reduces fine dust particles.
HAND-SORTED
Sorted by hand with care.
EXPERT GROWN IN THE USA
Grown especially for small pets on Oxbow's family of farms.
About Oxbow
Family-owned and operated, Oxbow is passionately committed to helping small animals lead longer, healthier lives. Grown by experts on Oxbow's family of farms, their formulas and life-staged diets have defined the way small animals are fed today. From plant to pet, Oxbow products meet the highest standards time and time again.
Would Oxbow's Oat Hay be okay for my ratties? Besides the "poking their eyes out" myth, would this be okay for them to eat? Is it dusty? Thanks!
Answer by • Feb 20, 2018
This product is recommended for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, and Degus.
why doesn't this product come in a larger size
Answer by • Jul 13, 2018
At this time, the manufacturer only offers the 15 ounce bag.
What is the best hay for 2 month old Guinea pigs?
Answer by • Jun 18, 2019
Unlimited timothy hay is recommended for guinea pigs. For young guinea pigs under the age of 4 months and pregnant or lactating mothers, alfalfa hay is also recommended.
Can adult and growing guinea pigs eat this free choice?
Answer by • Jun 14, 2018
This hay can be fed to all life stages of small animals. For growing and mature animals, feed unlimited amounts.