hay

[lincolnsmommy]

Ive been told to get Alfalfa for Lincoln for more protien but i cannot find any apart from in food ( dont want to change his diet). Is timothy hay just as good for protien?
thanks

 

[Nemo]

Wonder if this would be any good for him - I buy this and mine love it.

http://www.petsathome.com/find/cate...s-rabbit/category-is-6E+Food/product-is-16083

 

[lincolnsmommy]

ill get him some today then thanks very much x

 

[Nemo]

There is also this online

https://www.thehayexperts.co.uk/Hay...g).304.html?osCsid=3ktaqgeudvg0murgn70dkrup75

 

[lincolnsmommy]

thats fantastic! thanks. have you used that site before? (I'm abit funny about using my card on any website?)

 

[Nemo]

No sorry Chez, I haven't - I just found it by Ask.com

It does say this though - so wonder if it would be okay for Lincoln? ?/

As with any high calcium product, alfalfa should be fed as a treat to adult animals. Because of the high calcium, alfalfa is ideal for youngsters. High calcium foods should be fed sparingly to any animal known to be susceptible to calcium/bladder issues.

 

[lincolnsmommy]

hmmm i have no idea. i was just told to make sure he ate loads of it. dont know what to now. maybe get timothy hay instead?

 

[tanya1]

Ive been told to get Alfalfa for Lincoln for more protien but i cannot find any apart from in food ( dont want to change his diet). Is timothy hay just as good for protien?
thanks

Hi alfafa is good for young growing guineas (& rabbits) but should not be given ,except in occasional small amounts to adults because it is very high in calcium and can cause kidney and bladder stones. but it it great for little ones as it is higher in calcium and protein. Timothy hay is great it is lower in protein though. I've shopped from the hay experts and found them good. oh also don't get confused by alfalfa king hay it is just the brand name and does't contain alfalfa. hope that helps.

 

[Nemo]

hmmm i have no idea. i was just told to make sure he ate loads of it. dont know what to now. maybe get timothy hay instead?

Well the herb one from pets at home has a lot of timothy hay in it and should be okay I would have thought. Was it the vet who told you to get the alfalfa? Maybe ring him and ask him if the pets at home one would be okay if you aren't sure?

 

[moonie8404]

you can get timothy hay from www.dustfreehay.co.uk

 

[lincolnsmommy]

thanks everyone. x

 

[piggiesforever]

I've just seen something on vetuk website that might be helpful, It's called Verm X It's made from alfalfa and contains a probiotic but It's just something you feed alongside his normal diet rather than change food or hay etc

 

[lincolnsmommy]

I've just seen something on vetuk website that might be helpful, It's called Verm X It's made from alfalfa and contains a probiotic but It's just something you feed alongside his normal diet rather than change food or hay etc

Brilliant thanks! ill have alook

 

[jane28]

The hay experts are used by alot of people on Rabbits United Forum and they havent had any problems

 

[*Nibbles&Nugget*]

i get dust free hay from a local farm. You could try researching if there are any farms near you that do them because they are packed full of protein and vitamins.