Product Description
Oxbow Alfalfa Hay is a naturally sweet, soft legume hay that is high in fiber, protein, and digestible energy — making it the ideal hay for young, growing, pregnant, or nursing small pets. Unlike grass hays (Timothy, Orchard, Oat), alfalfa is a legume hay, which means it's denser in protein (16% minimum) and calcium, providing the additional nutritional support that developing animals and breeding females require during critical life stages.
For adult maintenance rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, alfalfa is best offered as an occasional treat rather than a primary hay source, as its higher calcium content may contribute to urinary issues in adults when fed in excess. However, for juvenile pets (under 6 months for rabbits, under 1 year for guinea pigs), alfalfa is an excellent primary hay. The sweet taste and soft texture also make it a universally appealing treat option to encourage foraging and enrichment.
Available in 15 oz, 40 oz, and 9 lb sizes to support growing households or breeding programs.
Key Features
- Legume Hay — High in Protein: 16% minimum crude protein, ideal for young, growing, pregnant, or nursing pets
- Sweet Taste & Soft Texture: Highly palatable; great as a treat for adult pets
- High in Fiber: Supports digestive and dental health for small herbivores
- Three Sizes: 15 oz, 40 oz, and 9 lb to fit households and breeding programs of all sizes
- Farm-Fresh & Hand-Sorted: Expert-grown on Oxbow's family of farms
- Veterinarian Recommended
- No Artificial Additives
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 16.00% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 1.50% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 32.00% |
| Moisture (max) | 15.00% |
Ingredients
Alfalfa Hay
Feeding Directions
Growing, pregnant, or nursing pets: Place large handfuls of alfalfa hay in your pet's habitat daily as a primary hay source. Mature adult pets: Offer a small pinch of alfalfa as a treat alongside primary grass hay. Always provide fresh, clean water. Mix with other grass hays to enrich your pet's diet.
The Oxbow Difference
For decades, Oxbow has partnered with a family of farms to grow the freshest, softest, most fragrant hay specifically for small pets. Every bale goes through Oxbow's proprietary quality process: inspected, graded, nutritionally tested, hand-sorted, and hand-packed. Third-party nutritional and food safety testing, plus organoleptic analysis assessing odor, flavor, appearance, and texture, ensures every bag meets the highest standards before it reaches your pet. The result is hay that's consistently fresher, cleaner, and more palatable than standard options.
Veterinarian recommended worldwide. No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Expert-grown in the USA on Oxbow's family of farms.