As a fairly new guinea pig owner, I was struggling to find a great hay for my guinea pigs. I've heard about Oxbow in vet school, and they hosted some lunch talks (however, this didn't influence my decision to STICK with Oxbow). My guinea pigs really like this hay. From Oxbow, the PURE western timothy hay was giving me splinters and it's very rough. For this reason, I tried switching to Oxbow PURE ochard grass, and I loved how soft it was; however, my guinea pigs' stools started to seem a bit soft, and I was worried that the hay was not fibrous enough to keep their teeth worn down due to how soft it was (although it was my favorite hay to handle). Then, I switched to Small Pet Select 2nd cut timothy hay to see if it would be any softer. The quality was good, but my guinea pigs had a clear preference for Oxbow, and maybe it's because the brand of hay they were eating when I adopted them from the rescue.
This hay has the sweetness of orchard grass, and just enough fibrous pieces to wear down my piggies' teeth. They really seem to love it. They were even choosing to eat it over their pellets! I love the perfect balance of softness and toughness in this hay blend, and their stools still seem to be perfectly shaped and solid. I can't speak for the consistency of bags yet, as I'm still on my first bag, but I will update this review accordingly. If you're thinking about switching to this Oxbow hay blend, you will not be disapppointed
Oxbow Animal Health Oxbow Hay Blends - Western Timothy & Orchard - 90 oz.
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| 1,486 ratingsPrice: 12.63
Last update: 12-23-2024
About this item
PROUDLY GROWN IN THE USA: Harvested fresh from Oxbow’s family of farms by our expert hay growers.
PREMIUM QUALITY: Hand-sorted and hand-packed with care. All Oxbow hay growers are trained in the production of premium hay
100% ALL-NATURAL HAY: All-natural – no additives or binders
TWO POPULAR HAY VARIETIES IN ONE: Enriching blend of of our two most popular hays - Western Timothy & Orchard Grass
VETERINARIAN RECOMMENDED: Used and recommended by leading veterinarians worldwide
PERFECT FOR PICKY EATERS: Provides variety that helps prevent picky eating.
PREMIUM QUALITY: Hand-sorted and hand-packed with care. All Oxbow hay growers are trained in the production of premium hay
100% ALL-NATURAL HAY: All-natural – no additives or binders
TWO POPULAR HAY VARIETIES IN ONE: Enriching blend of of our two most popular hays - Western Timothy & Orchard Grass
VETERINARIAN RECOMMENDED: Used and recommended by leading veterinarians worldwide
PERFECT FOR PICKY EATERS: Provides variety that helps prevent picky eating.
Product information
Item Weight | 5.63 pounds |
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Manufacturer | Oxbow Animal Health LLC |
ASIN | B06XYCQ4JK |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 744845810072 |
Customer Reviews |
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1,460 ratings
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | March 30, 2017 |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 22.4 x 16.69 x 8.46 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3 x 1 x 2 inches |
Item Weight | 5.6 Pounds |
Brand Name | Oxbow |
Target Audience Keyword | small-animal-pets, Other |
Directions | Place large handfuls of grass hay in your pet’s habitat daily. Mix different grass hays together to enrich your pet’s diet. Try all tastes and textures to discover your pet’s favorites. |
Model Name | Hay Blends - Western Timothy & Orchard - 90 oz |
Size | 90 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
Material | Other |
Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
Care Instructions | Edible |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Oxbow Animal Health LLC |
Style | Hay |
Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds |