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- 08/05/2010 at 11:32 AM
  lwayne
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  So most of us feed Timothy hay as the main staple. Will orchard grass work as a staple too?
  
  The shelter where I got Leo feed their buns (and horses) local (as in the neighbor next door’s) orchard grass. Leo came home with a huge garbage back of orchard grass and Arduina seems to love it too. I like it because its not as messy as the 2nd cut Timothy hay I get. Arduina and Leo also love the 3rd cut timothy hay, is that just as good as 2nd cut?
  
  I have been alternating btw the 2nd cut timothy and orchard grass and use the 3rd cut timothy hay as a treat (I don’t have as much of that).
  
  Next time I make a hay order, can I just get orchard grass and 3rd cut timothy? Or should I also get 2nd cut?
- 08/05/2010 at 11:35 AM
  Sarita
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  Oh most definitely! Orchard grass is a great staple.
  
  Well ideally the 1st cut has the most fiber for timothy hay but I only use 3rd cut when I can get it and if I can’t I use the 2nd cutting.
  
  You can also get oat hay or bluegrass so there are options (if your rabbits like them) besides Timothy.
- 08/05/2010 at 11:35 AM
  Deleted User
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  Those are all fine choices, I wouldn’t worry about it. As long as it is a grass hay it will feed the rabbits well, and I personally believe some variety from time to time is a good thing.
- 08/05/2010 at 12:01 PM
  LoveChaCha
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  I feed my bunny Orchard all the time. I also buy bags of Meadow Grass and mix it in with the Orchard. It gives a good variety I recommend Oat as well!
- 08/05/2010 at 3:30 PM
  Andi
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  The shelter bunnies are on mostly Local grass hay, and if they get anything else it’s been donated. Can’t be picky when it’s free
  My guys get 1st cut Timothy, i try to stick to first cut when ever I can, it’s more fiberous but also less messy i find, it has a lot less ‘bits’ falling out. I’ve had good luck with 1st cut so far, so i am sticking to it.
- 08/06/2010 at 7:27 AM
  lwayne
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  Good to know! Thanks everyone. I think the orchard they actually call “bluegrass’ because it is really blue in color.
- 08/06/2010 at 7:35 AM
  Sarita
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  Is that the KMS hay? She really has good hay. I love her 3rd cut – haven’t tried the 2nd cut in awhile though.
- 08/06/2010 at 3:26 PM
  lwayne
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  yep! my buns love her 3rd cut
- 08/08/2010 at 1:02 AM
  BinkyBunny
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  Posted By lwayne on 08/06/2010 07:27 AM
  Good to know! Thanks everyone. I think the orchard they actually call “bluegrass’ because it is really blue in color.
  
  Though there are actually different kinds of Orchard,Blue Grass is not Orchard. It is a different type of grass.
  
  Here is a little tidbit that will helps explain the difference: http://www.gardenguides.com/129612-…grass.html
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