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naturally grown
perfect mix of coarse stem and mildly green leaves
only the sweetest smelling, most nibblesome hay is selected
Item display weight: 400.0 grams
Our Hay Is highly palatable and is nutritionally, physiologically and environmentally beneficial for small pets. It is high in fibre, with an ideally balanced protein content, making it perfect to feed ad lib to help keep small pet’s teeth in the best shape and to help maintain digestive health.
Timothy Hay The Importance of Hay It is thankfully becoming common knowledge that hay is the most important part of a rabbit’s daily diet. As a rule they should have constant access to fresh hay and a simple way to measure how much, is to provide your bun with a portion of hay the same size as their body every day. Providing your happy hopper with sufficient amounts of hay per day promotes healthy teeth and digestive function.
Rabbits, guinea pigs, degus and chinchillas all need Hay...
Chinchillas are playful, friendly and VERY intelligent. They’re creatures of habit and like their daily routine to be as normal as possible! Chinchillas are nocturnal but, because they’re sociable, they will adapt their routine so you can play with them, but they’d be grateful if you would do it at the same time every day! Chinchillas are incredibly cuddly with all their soft, thick fur so they all seem incredibly cute. There are two types of chinchilla – The Chinchilla lanigera – with a pointed nose and angular face and the Chinchilla brevicaudata – larger than the lanigera with thicker neck and shoulders but a shorter tail. Through selective breeding, there is a wide range of coat colours. These include Silver, White, Platinum, Black Velvet, Sapphire, Rose/Apricot, Chocolate Brown and Albino.
Don’t be fooled by a Guinea Pig’s size and soft fur – they make really exciting pets – they’re energetic, full of fun and talkative too! Guinea Pigs are also known as “cavies†– a name that comes from their origins in South America where some of their cousins still live in abandoned burrows. Guinea Pigs like company and, although yours is nice, they’d prefer to have another Guinea Pig living with them. They will want a really large cage so that they have plenty of room to run around. They can live indoors or out, although inside is best in extremely cold weather.
Rabbits make great pets you should consider their needs, plenty of space, exercise and companionship... As well as a good quality, high fibre diet and as much hay as they can chew! The needs and behavior of domesticated pet rabbits are essentially the same as rabbits in the wild. Therefore, the way that you care for and interact with your rabbits should reflect their natural instincts as a prey species, rather than predator species such as cats and dogs. A rabbit’s anatomy and senses are designed to constantly check for danger, and their strong hind legs allow them to run very quickly to a safe place. Rabbits should always have a covered space that they can hide in, and accommodation that is secure. Their dietary and social needs are also very similar to those of wild rabbits.
Degus make lovely pets. Unlike many small animals they are awake during the day and will come running over to see you. They are very friendly and soon become tame and will come and ‘talk’ to you and scrounge titbits (low carbohydrate, low sugar only, of course). The Degu is a very sociable animal, living in groups in the wild, so they can get quite lonely and depressed on their own. It‘s best, if possible, to keep at least two animals. If you have the room and time for them, why not adopt some of the degus that are sitting in rescue centres around the country looking for new homes rather than buying from a breeder.
Science Selective Chinchilla
This balanced diet for chinchillas has tasty parsley, plantain and linseed for healthy, shiny coats. The high fibre levels are very important for a chinchilla’s digestive system and also help to wear down continually growing teeth. Fat levels are very low because chinchillas can easily become overweight. Linseed is another important ingredient to ensure their soft coats stay glossy and in good condition.
Science Selective Guinea Pig
Selective Guinea Pig food is recommended by vets and provides a tasty balanced diet for guinea pigs with natural ingredients including dandelion and fennel. It is high is fibre to help promote healthy teeth and tummies and has added vitamin C to help keep your guinea pigs in the very best of health. Selective also contains linseed, a particularly good source of omega 3, which helps to regulate coat shine, thickness and colour intensity, as well as supporting a healthy skin.
Science Selective Rabbit
Adult rabbits have specific nutritional requirements. Selective is formulated with 25% crude fibre and balanced calcium:phosphorus so you can be sure you are providing your rabbits with the finest quality nuggets that will help support wellbeing and promote vitality. With no added sugars and the finest quality ingredients, Selective is kind to teeth and means your rabbits will experience a great taste sensation. Wild rabbits mainly eat grass, which naturally contains 20-25% fibre and rabbits’ teeth and digestive systems have evolved to need a high fibre diet. Supreme Science Selective has 25% fibre so you can provide your rabbits with a high fibre, tasty diet that will help to keep your pets in the very best of health, naturally.
Science Selective Degu
A balanced diet with broccoli & basil, formulated to meet the special nutritional needs of degus. This carefully-chosen blend of high quality ingredients is designed to mimic the natural diet of a degu. Degus need a very low fat diet and high levels of vitamin C, together with high quality fibre to aid healthy digestion and to promote dental wear. Broccoli and basil provide natural antioxidants known for their nutritional benefits.
Vegetables and foods safe to feed to rabbits and other small pets Small pets will enjoy a small portion of fresh food and vegetables alongside their regular daily diet. Herbivores such as rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and degus will benefit from a small quantity of fresh fibrous leafy green vegetables every day. Here you can find out which fresh vegetables and other foods that are safe to feed to your rabbits and other small pets and what you should avoid. No rabbits or other small pets should be offered avocado, chocolate or apple seeds. Foods to always feed to rabbits and other small pets form the basisof what should be offered, along with your pet’s normal, formulated pet food. Foods to feed occasionally to your rabbits and other small pets are treats that can form a valid part of the diet, but for various reasons this shouldn’t be every day. For example, the sugar content, or other things such as levels of oxalates. It is important as a pet owner that you should always avoid feeding your rabbits and other small pets any formulated diets that are designe for a different species of pet. All pets must have access to clean fresh water at all times. Never feed food stuffs that appear dusty, mouldy or otherwise dirty. In most cases human grade foods are required. Here is a list of foods that are safe and unsafe to feed to your rabbits and small pets. This list is not exhausted and is intended as a guide; RABBITS ALWAYS – Hay, a portion of rabbit food, most leafy greens, fresh and dried herb mixes, dandelion leaves, carrot tops, wild plants as long as correctly identified. SOMETIMES – broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, celery, carrots, green beans. TREATS – apple (without seeds), raspberries, strawberries, cucumber. NEVER – dairy, apple seeds, meat, chocolate, citrus fruits, avocados. GUINEA PIGS ALWAYS – Hay, a portion of guinea pig food, most leafy greens, fresh and dried herb mixes, dandelion leaves, wild plants as long as they are correctly identified. SOMETIMES – broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, celery, carrots, green beans, tomatoes. TREATS – apple (without seeds) raspberries, strawberries, cucumber. NEVER – dairy, apple seeds, dried fruits, meat, chocolate, citrus fruits, avocados. CHINCHILLAS ALWAYS – Hay, a portion of chinchilla food, dried herb mixes, dandelion leaves. SOMETIMES – fresh herb mixes, fibrous leafy greens (kale, radicchio). TREATS – raisins (1 raisin once a week), dried cranberries (1 cranberry once a week), apple (without seeds), dried rosehips. NEVER – legumes, seeds, beans, whole peas, sugary fruits, banana, chocolate, meat/dairy products, avocado, chocolate. DEGUS ALWAYS – hay (not alfalfa), portion of degu food, dried herbs, squash, pumpkin, bell peppers. SOMETIMES – Peas, carrots, sweet potato, cucumber, corn, cherry tomato, green beans, dandelion leaves, culinary herbs, carrot tops, cauliflower, celery, Brussels sprouts. TREATS – dry toast, Ryvita or similar dry sugar free crackers, frozen vegetables. NEVER- raisins, sugary fruits, yogurt treats, apple seeds, avocado, chocolate.