Hay help!

Zanzan

Zanzan

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I'm just looking for suggestions for quite a specific problem....I have for a long time had silky soft hay from little hay co and it's always been great. However they always run out over summer and so I tried their cotswold sweet and was really disappointed, it was so short, almost like chop, and my pigs aren't overly interested in it. So I'm looking for an alternative. My issue is that I'm out at work all day and need hay that can be delivered in sealed plastic bales that can be left outside until I get home. Hay in cardboard boxes is no use to me in pouring rain! I'm struggling to buy hay in person from anywhere near me as it all seems so dry and brown and stalky. Just wondered if anyone had any suggestions, thanks.
 
I think natures own is in plastic bags. If you order a lot then they may put the bags into a cardboard box but it would still be protected inside
 
Piggies&buns said:
I think natures own is in plastic bags. If you order a lot then they may put the bags into a cardboard box but it would still be protected inside
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Natures own hay comes in compostable bags when ordered directly from them online , not sure how well it would hold up in a rain shower. They are really good at responding to messages, if you email with a question.
 
I get Natures Own. It comes in compostable bags that aren't always completely sealed, they can split a bit on the seams when handled. They wouldn't be downpour proof but should be okay in a shower. The bags of hay come in a cardboard box which would also offer some protection. I put my neighbour on the alternative delivery instructions in case I'm not home. We have a mixture of meadow and sweet green hay, it's the only hay I've found all my 8 boars will eat.
 
Thanks everyone that's great I'll look into those options 😊
 
Sorry to be forward but the ings hay - is it low dust? I am still struggling where to get a good, consistent hay supply :( I am sure it is as otherwise you won't be recommending but just want to make sure. One of my piggies is particularly sneezy when I buy hay that is a bit dusty :(
 
Part of the issue with hay, whatever type, is that it’s always dependent on the source, the harvest.
Some years are inclined to be drier and dustier than others.
We just try to get hay from suppliers who extract as much dust as possible and get their hay from good farms
 
Thank you. I do get that there will always be a certain amount of hay dust on the bags. But I have ordered from hayday recently - £20 for a 4.5kg box - and i had to throw half as it's too dusty and choppy. For the price i dont think it's worth it.

i have ordered the ings :) i'm excited
 
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