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Old 11-05-09, 12:09 pm
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Which oxbow hay is best?

I have tried excel herbage timothy hay on my pigs and they didn't like it very much. Then I found oxbow timothy oat hay which i mixed with the herbage hay to use it up. The last 2 times I bought the oxbow timothy hay and they loved it. But,I have now come across Oxbow Botanical hay. Is it any better than the tim hay ?
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Re: Which oxbow hay is best?

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I have tried excel herbage timothy hay on my pigs and they didn't like it very much. Then I found oxbow timothy oat hay which i mixed with the herbage hay to use it up. The last 2 times I bought the oxbow timothy hay and they loved it. But,I have now come across Oxbow Botanical hay. Is it any better than the tim hay ?
I believe that botanical hays are treat hays because of the herbs in it. I would stick to the timothy or orchard grass. My pigs really liked their orchard grass when I had to buy an emergency bag.

The oat hay can be given as well (my pigs love it!) but not as a replacement for a grass hay.
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Re: Which oxbow hay is best?

Thanks for the info. I have a small amount of oat hay left. I mix with the tim hay every other day. I haven't been able to find the orchard yet so i guess i'll be sticking to the Tim hay.
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Re: Which oxbow hay is best?

The orchard hay is great.
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