Pet Forum / Mammals / Rabbits / October 2006

Info on hays from

http://www.barbibrownsbunnies.com/forsale.htm#RYE%20Grass

Timothy Hay offers the lowest protein (6.9% and low calcium .34%) and
may be free fed daily to rabbits of all ages. It has very coarse fiber
and well tolerated.  Not recommended for nest box filler.

Orchard Grass offers the HIGH FIBER AND LOW PROTEIN (7.6%) AND CALCIUM
(.24%) LEVELS AS TIMOTHY HAY (6.9% protein, .34% calcium), WELL
TOLERATED BY THE YOUNGEST BUNNIES.   IDEAL FOR FUSSY EATERS WHO DON'T
LIKE THE TIMOTHY.  Perfect for soft nest box material.

RYE Grass ( 8.8% protein, .53% calcium) is high fiber and sweeter than
Timothy.  Perfect for rabbits in a molt and those picky hay eaters.

OAT hay ( 8.6% protein, .29% calcium) is high fiber and sweeter.
Perfect for rabbits in a molt and those picky hay eaters.

Wheat Hay offers exceptional coarse fiber with lots of seed heads.
Moderate protein and very low calcium (7.7% Protein, .13% calcium)
LOWEST CALCIUM CONTENT OF ANY HAY

Blue Grass/Alfalfa and Orchard/Alfalfa blends are moderate calcium
(.74%) and protein (12.3-12.6%) content hays that encourages more hay
consumption. Excellent for growing youngsters and nursing does.

Rye/Alfalfa perfect for fussy eaters, rabbits in a molt or nursing
does.  (12.9% protein, .88% calcium)

Baled in small easy to handle and store bales.  A Compressed Bales
measuring 12 x 5-1/2 x 6 will fill a 50 pound feed sack!   when opened.

 Shipping weight Price

single large bale               5-1/2 x 6 x 12 3 pounds $5.00
double  2 large bale 6 pounds $10.00

 Shipped anywhere in continental U.S.   Shipping based on zip code and
weight. E-mail for quote. rabit3bs@aol.com