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Pillow Wad Alfalfa Hay is a UK-sourced, dust-extracted and unchopped hay providing concentrated nutrition for rabbits, guinea pigs and other suitable small animals.
Unlike everyday grass hays, alfalfa is naturally higher in protein, calcium and energy, making it particularly suited to young growing animals under 6 months, nursing females and animals recovering from illness or injury. For healthy fully grown adults, it is best offered in smaller amounts as an occasional nutritious treat alongside their normal grass hay.
The long-strand texture provides plenty of natural fibre while helping make feeding more interesting and encouraging natural chewing behaviour.
Composition
100% Alfalfa Hay.
Pet Type
Suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs and other suitable small animals.
Particularly useful for young animals under 6 months, nursing females and animals requiring additional nutrition during recovery.
Feeding Instructions
For young, growing or nursing animals, feed as part of an appropriately balanced diet with fresh drinking water available at all times.
For healthy fully grown adults, feed only in small amounts as an occasional treat, rather than as a replacement for their normal grass hay.
As animals mature or recover, transition onto an appropriate grass hay such as Timothy or meadow hay for their main daily hay supply.
Analytical Constituents
Crude Protein: 18.2%
Crude Fat: 1.5%
Crude Fibre: 28.9%
Crude Ash: 8.0%
Calcium: 1.3%
Natural variation may occur according to grass species, growing conditions, soil type and harvest conditions.
Benefits
Product FAQs
What is alfalfa hay?
Alfalfa is a legume hay that provides long-strand fibre but naturally contains more protein, calcium and energy than typical grass hays.
Is Pillow Wad Alfalfa Hay suitable for rabbits?
Yes. It is suitable for rabbits, particularly young growing rabbits, nursing females and animals that may benefit from its concentrated nutrition.
Can guinea pigs eat alfalfa hay?
Yes. It can be offered to guinea pigs, with the same consideration that its higher protein and calcium content makes it particularly useful for young, nursing or recovering animals.
Is alfalfa suitable for adult rabbits every day?
The manufacturer recommends only feeding small amounts to healthy fully grown adults. Their main hay should generally be an appropriate grass hay, with alfalfa offered as an occasional nutritious treat.
Is it suitable for baby rabbits?
The packaging specifically identifies Alfalfa Hay as ideal for young animals under 6 months of age because of its higher protein, calcium and energy content.
How much protein does it contain?
It contains 18.2% crude protein.
How much fibre does it contain?
It contains 28.9% crude fibre.
How much calcium does it contain?
The analytical composition lists calcium at 1.3%.
Is the hay chopped?
No. Pillow Wad describes this product as unchopped.
Is it dust extracted?
Yes. The hay is labelled as dust extracted.
Is it a complete food?
No. It is labelled as a complementary feed and should form part of an appropriately balanced diet.
How should I store it?
Keep the bag in a cool, dry place and keep it dry until empty.
Product Facts
Brand: Pillow Wad
Product: Alfalfa Hay
Pack Size: 1kg
Product Type: High-protein complementary hay
Suitable For: Rabbits, guinea pigs and other suitable small animals
Best Suited To: Young animals under 6 months, nursing females and animals recovering from illness or injury
Crude Protein: 18.2%
Crude Fibre: 28.9%
Calcium: 1.3%
Origin: UK sourced
Preparation: Dust extracted and unchopped
Adult Feeding: Small amounts as an occasional nutritious treat
Packaging: 100% plastic-free, biodegradable and compostable Bio-plast 300 bag
