{"product_id":"pillow-wad-alfalfa-hay-1kg","title":"Pillow Wad Alfalfa Hay 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePillow Wad Alfalfa Hay is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK-sourced, dust-extracted and unchopped hay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing concentrated nutrition for rabbits, guinea pigs and other suitable small animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike everyday grass hays, alfalfa is naturally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigher in protein, calcium and energy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it particularly suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyoung growing animals under 6 months, nursing females and animals recovering from illness or injury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For healthy fully grown adults, it is best offered in smaller amounts as an occasional nutritious treat alongside their normal grass hay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe long-strand texture provides plenty of natural fibre while helping make feeding more interesting and encouraging natural chewing behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Alfalfa Hay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePet Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for rabbits, guinea pigs and other suitable small animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly useful for young animals under 6 months, nursing females and animals requiring additional nutrition during recovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor young, growing or nursing animals, feed as part of an appropriately balanced diet with fresh drinking water available at all times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor healthy fully grown adults, feed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonly in small amounts as an occasional treat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than as a replacement for their normal grass hay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs animals mature or recover, transition onto an appropriate grass hay such as Timothy or meadow hay for their main daily hay supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalytical Constituents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrude Protein: 18.2%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrude Fat: 1.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrude Fibre: 28.9%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrude Ash: 8.0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium: 1.3%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variation may occur according to grass species, growing conditions, soil type and harvest conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally high in protein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigher-energy hay for animals needing additional nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains 1.3% calcium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28.9% crude fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-strand fibre encourages natural chewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly suited to young animals under 6 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for nursing females\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful during recovery when additional nutrition is required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be offered as an occasional nutritious treat to healthy adult animals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust extracted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnchopped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplementary feed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct FAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is alfalfa hay?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlfalfa is a legume hay that provides long-strand fibre but naturally contains more protein, calcium and energy than typical grass hays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Pillow Wad Alfalfa Hay suitable for rabbits?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It is suitable for rabbits, particularly young growing rabbits, nursing females and animals that may benefit from its concentrated nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan guinea pigs eat alfalfa hay?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs alfalfa suitable for adult rabbits every day?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it suitable for baby rabbits?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe packaging specifically identifies Alfalfa Hay as ideal for young animals under 6 months of age because of its higher protein, calcium and energy content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much protein does it contain?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt contains 18.2% crude protein.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much fibre does it contain?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt contains 28.9% crude fibre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much calcium does it contain?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe analytical composition lists calcium at 1.3%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the hay chopped?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Pillow Wad describes this product as unchopped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it dust extracted?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The hay is labelled as dust extracted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it a complete food?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. It is labelled as a complementary feed and should form part of an appropriately balanced diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the bag in a cool, dry place and keep it dry until empty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pillow Wad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alfalfa Hay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-protein complementary hay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rabbits, guinea pigs and other suitable small animals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Suited To:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Young animals under 6 months, nursing females and animals recovering from illness or injury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrude Protein:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18.2%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrude Fibre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 28.9%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.3%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e UK sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dust extracted and unchopped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small amounts as an occasional nutritious treat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% plastic-free, biodegradable and compostable Bio-plast 300 bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woofingtons Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57436862710086,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/7658\/9638\/files\/IMG-7319.jpg?v=1790168418","url":"https:\/\/www.woofingtonsemporium.co.uk\/products\/pillow-wad-alfalfa-hay-1kg","provider":"Woofingtons Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}