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I have tried Burns Welsh Meadow hay but our buns don’t like it that much, but they are SUPER picky about hay. However, they absolutely love the Burns Green Oat hay. Although, the first time we got it it wasn’t very green but it has been the past two times so not sure if it depends on the time of year as to how good it is
I’d say its worth getting that one as it’s a lot different to the readigrass one (we have that one too). Since you’ve tried the green oat Readigrass have you tried the original one as well? (the one in the green bag) Our picky buns can’t get enough of it, never seen them eat so much hay!
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Posted By Walt&Sky on 10/18/2017 5:41 AM
I have tried Burns Welsh Meadow hay but our buns don’t like it that much, but they are SUPER picky about hay. However, they absolutely love the Burns Green Oat hay. Although, the first time we got it it wasn’t very green but it has been the past two times so not sure if it depends on the time of year as to how good it is
I’d say its worth getting that one as it’s a lot different to the readigrass one (we have that one too). Since you’ve tried the green oat Readigrass have you tried the original one as well? (the one in the green bag) Our picky buns can’t get enough of it, never seen them eat so much hay!
Aw that’s a shame, hopefully mine like it. They can be really fussy too! I’m definitely going to try the burns oat hay then too.
I actually have considered trying the original Readigrass but wasn’t sure if it had enough fibre? I’m sure my two would devour it tho!
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I’m not sure about the fibre either but it’s better than them not eating hay at all – which mine won’t do sometimes
. In terms of calcium, I think I read that it wasn’t true about the calcium content but I can’t remember exactly, I do know there is a lot of conflicting stuff on the internet about it though. I have been feeding my buns readigrass for a while though and they haven’t had any problems so far but you could always try alternating different hays each day if you’re worried about the calcium/fibre. I try to do this quite a bit anyway as mine get bored of the same hay I’ll definitely check out that website, thanks for the heads up! I usually do a big order from hay experts
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Posted By Sirius&Luna on 10/18/2017 5:54 AM
Mine absolutely love the original (green bags) of Readigrass too, but someone just told me its too high in calcium so I’m trying to wean them off it except as a small hay topping. I’m not sure about fibre. I would be happy to hear that’s not true though if anyone else has extra info.I did also just find a great new website, timothyhay.co.uk, where they do 9kg bags of super fresh green timothy for £22 including next day delivery. My buns ate it with surprisingly little fuss. In fact, they chewed a hole in the side of the bag before i’d got round to opening it.
Ooh I’ll check that out. Thanks for the tip. Thanks for the heads up about timeforpaws on my other thread too – I’ll be placing an order with them tonight
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Posted By Walt&Sky on 10/18/2017 7:07 AM
I’m not sure about the fibre either but it’s better than them not eating hay at all – which mine won’t do sometimes
. In terms of calcium, I think I read that it wasn’t true about the calcium content but I can’t remember exactly, I do know there is a lot of conflicting stuff on the internet about it though. I have been feeding my buns readigrass for a while though and they haven’t had any problems so far but you could always try alternating different hays each day if you’re worried about the calcium/fibre. I try to do this quite a bit anyway as mine get bored of the same hay I’ll definitely check out that website, thanks for the heads up! I usually do a big order from hay experts
Sirius&Luna told me about http://www.timeforpaws.co.uk for cheaper Readigrass (and other hays) I usually order from hay experts too but will be changing that!
I’m getting them some Orchard grass to try too.- You must be logged in to reply to this topic.