Which hay is bad/good?

[RufussMom]

We all know that timothy is what our pigs need everyday, but what about those other types that are out there now?

• Timothy
• Alfalfa
• Brome
• Bermuda
• Orchard

Are any of them bad? I know alfalfa is only to be fed to pregnant and baby pigs. Are most of them practicaly the same just given a fancy name?

[rabbitsncavyluv]

No, brome is more stiff and some pigs don't like bermuda. But timothy or orchard/bluegrass are good hays to feed daily.

[Jane_G]

I have a mix of timothy and bluegrass that I got from KM.

[auburnmare5]

Originally Posted by RufussMom

We all know that timothy is what our pigs need everyday, but what about those other types that are out there now?

• Timothy
• Alfalfa
• Brome
• Bermuda
• Orchard

Are any of them bad? I know alfalfa is only to be fed to pregnant and baby pigs. Are most of them practicaly the same just given a fancy name?

All of those are fine to feed. None are bad, but, your pigs may prefer one over another. I am pretty sure Alfalfa can be fed to adult pigs, but only supplementally once or less per week. But all of the others are perfectly finr to feed. You can even mix types of hay. (A blend of your pig's favorites)

[RufussMom]

So the hay actually does have distinctive tastes? Well then I guess I would have to try some of those. Thanks.

[Ly&Pigs]

Yep, each hay has a unique smell and flavor.

[Ly&Pigs]

Yep, each hay has a unique smell and flavor.