It is a seasonal grass. And I think it’s around October when they stop shipping it. But I would email Oxbow to verify this…I don’t use orchard but I remember this being the case when I volunteered at a rabbit rescue.

Does anyone know how long orchard keeps? I might need to go stock up…

Mmm, I ordered a 50lb box of orchard at the start of this month from Oxbow. Perhaps go online and order it ?

Seems wrong…all hay grows in summer and yet we have it all year. So I don’t think this woudl be the case?

go oat,, your buns will love you for it.

That’s not right. I mean, yes it can happen if crops didn’t grow enough quality grass, but that usually happens with smaller farms. Yes hay is harvested and does not grow all year long, but the spring and summer harvests normally supply enough to last all year long. I have had no problem keeping Orchard mini bales in stock so far. But then again, this is the first year I am also carrying Oxbow Orchard so I might be in for a surprise – But we were able to restock last week with no problem.

Sam and Lady’s Human – As long as you keep hay in a breathable container, like a cardboard box, a plastic bin with holes, a cotton laundry bag you should be fine. Of course you have to keep it away from moisture — like a damp basement where mold can grow.

I know that at least in oregon and washignton the cool wet spring/early summer we had messed up crops bad. And the huge heat wave on the east side of the country wouldn’t have been good either. Could be there may be a shortage due to that.

I just looked up that it is a cool season grass and it’s production period is March through July and during September and October there is much less production of it. Which is probably why you aren’t able to get it right now.

Another thing as well is that some stores use distributors for their purchases rather than ordering directly from the company because it’s more cost effective for them so it’s possible the distribution center is out of the orchard grass as well or unable to purchase it right now.

Mike is there somewhere to buy Oat in a larger size than the 15oz?

Let us know what they say LPT.

I would give you some of mine, but if shipping costs from companies with a business discount is that high to Canada it would probably cost a lot to send Hope you find a place that sells it, I know mine are picky about hay too.

Posted By Sam and Lady’s Human on 10/29/2011 08:49 AM
Mike is there somewhere to buy Oat in a larger size than the 15oz?

I know your question was addressed to Mike, but because I have asked this question before to our disributor I know the answer as far as OXBOW goes. At this time, they do not have a larger size than the 15oz.   I hope that changes in the future though as the popularity for Oat continues to grow. 

And like Monkey said, crops this year have been rough.  We won’t have ANY of the local Oat bales (the 40oz) until next year.    So we have the only the 15oz Oat from Oxbow. 

Thank you BB!

I think then it was October when we used to get Orchard grass in stock. I couldn’t remember if it was October it ran out or October it was newly stocked. Well anyway I’m glad you found some.