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- 08/08/2020 at 3:53 PM
  Bu20055
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  Hi all!
  
  So I’m planning on adopting a rabbit soon (after my birthday), and I think I might have found a hay source but I have a few questions. So the hay is being sold by the owner of the barn where my sister boards her horse.
  
  1.- The owner is still getting back to us on what type of hay the bales are specially, but I’m wondering what kinds are safe. I know they need grass hay like Timothy, and orchard grass but what other grass hays are there?
  
  2- the hay felt quite rough on the bale and was a little poky. When I held a handful it felt less rough but is definitely not soft. Is the roughness an issue?
  
  3- the hay field where it’s grown has flowers and stuff mixed in here and there, which I assume is normal, but I just wanted to check if that’s okay, because I assume the flowers and weeds will be in the hay as well.
  
  Thanks!
- 08/09/2020 at 2:05 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Types of hay that are OK for rabbits are: timothy, orchard, oat, botanical, and meadow. Admittedly, I am just listing the types that Oxbow sells, thus I am certain those are safe for rabbits!
  
  Re: hay poke-ness…. Roughness is not a bad thing. The “poke” pieces, which are typically stems and stalks, are the most fibrous and healthy for rabbits. Hays that are mostly leaves and soft stems are also good, but will result in less fiber content. This isn’t really a problem though, as long as a rabbit is eating hay daily and of good quantities. Owners getting stabbed and poked by hay is a … daily occurrence? Haha. I would note the color of the hay though. The more yellow/brown it is, the less fresh/more exposed to sunlight it was, and this can make it very unappealing and not as good nutritionally, I believe
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 08/09/2020 at 3:15 PM
  Bu20055
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  Okay thanks!
  
  The hay was nice, green and fresh looking. I’m still unsure about what kind exactly it is but the owners still getting back to me.
  Are the flowers mixed in okay for them to eat?
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