Changing Hay?

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- 04/03/2017 at 3:59 PM
  AllThingsGeeky
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  I’ve only had my bun for a short time and have been feeding him the hay he was being fed before I got him. The Kaytee Forti-Diet Timothy Hay, but I think it’s time I switch him over to a better quality. I’m thinking Oxbow timothy hay. Do I need to mix the hays the same way I would when switching pellets or would a sudden switch not affect my bun since it’s still just timothy hay?
- 04/03/2017 at 7:04 PM
  Azerane
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  It’s not necessary to transition with hay. The only time it can be an issue is if introducing alfalfa to young buns
- 04/03/2017 at 7:06 PM
  BanditCamp
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  I would do a mix of 50/50 You want your bun to get used to something new. After a few days try and see if you can fully switch and watch what happens. If he does not eat go back to 50/50 And give it more time.
- 04/05/2017 at 12:43 PM
  lilys.eyes
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  It isn’t technically necessary, however I always found mixing to be of more benefit. There can be a taste difference in brand hay (depending on when they pick it, cure it, etc), and if it’s an abrupt change with a big taste difference – it might be enough of a change in routine that the bun won’t eat it. So mixing it in is usually a bit more of a gentle way to introduce a new flavour and therefore a new part of their routine
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