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Timothy Hay
High-fibre, low-protein grass hay that is the foundation of small herbivore diets.
Who can eat it
RabbitsGuinea pigsChinchillasDegusTortoises (as part of a varied diet)
Not suitable for
DogsCatsFerretsParrots as a staple
Benefits
- Wears continuously growing teeth evenly
- Maintains gut motility and prevents stasis
- Provides hours of natural foraging behaviour
Risks
- Dusty or mouldy hay causes respiratory disease
- Alfalfa is too high in calcium and protein for most adults
Preparation and serving
- Preparation
- Offer fresh, dry, sweet-smelling hay in unlimited quantity, refreshed daily.
- Serving guidance
- Should make up roughly 85% of a rabbit or guinea pig's daily intake — a pile the size of the animal's body every day.