Hay Any green hay this year??

@terrijanson I personally purchase my 50 pound boxes at a pet supply store called Ren's Pet Depot. They carry the big Oxbow Timothy boxes in store or you can special order the Orchard grass.

This would only apply if you lived in Southern Ontario though, as they only have locations there.

There are a few other Canadian options that I know of. Online through Flowertown Chinchillas, online through Canadian Pet Connection or online through the piggles guinea pig rescue store. I have also heard that some home hardwares that have pet sections can special order in the big boxes.

If you're not in Canada, none of the above applies and I don't really know about the best options for the US or internationally, although I'm sure another member could point you in the right direction if needed.

Thank you. I am in Michigan USA

Jackpot folks! Ordered Sat orchard grass from sierra and got it today. Green and very little brown!! VERY pleased and so is Mooshy! Bonus is it's $3 cheaper than SPS orchard grass for the 10 lbs I got.

spy9doc said:

Great news! Did you buy "Moonlight Munchies" or "Hawk Haven"?

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The second cut.

My order from SPS a few weeks ago, 20 pounds of Orchard grass was very nice. I can double check put I think mine shipped out from Kentucky. There's a tiny bit of brown but almost all is green, long strand, and it smells divine. Makes my smile every time I go downstairs to refill my hay bags

Does anyone else get their timothy hay and/or orchard grass from Edited by bpatters? I always get my hay from there because that's what my guinea pigs prefer. I usually get a 50 lbs. box of 3rd cut hay and it has this cinnamon smell to it. I love the smell of it and my 2 guinea pigs eat it up so quick. Every time I go into their room they are always munching and laying on it.

Edited by bpatters: We don't promote that site on here.

What site do we not promote? It would help to know if there's a reason why I shouldn't order from them.

Sorry, we're not trying to get anyone to boycott it. It just doesn't get mentioned.

bpatters said:

Sorry, we're not trying to get anyone to boycott it. It just doesn't get mentioned.

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Why can't I mention it? If I would have known I wouldn't have.

I definitely agree with you on KMS. My last box of KMS bluegrass was also yellow and brown.

After reading so many review on SPS, I ended up purchasing total of 20 lbs. of 2nd cut timothy hay and orchard grass hay. My babies were so disappointed. They barely nibbled the hay. The hay were dry, brown, and very tough.

Even though, Oxbow orchard hay is quite dusty and choppy, it is fresh and green. And my babies eat most of it without complaint. Best wishes on your hay adventures and keep us updated on your hay search!

heavengirl1390 said:

I definitely agree with you on KMS. My last box of KMS bluegrass was also yellow and brown.

After reading so many review on SPS, I ended up purchasing total of 20 lbs. of 2nd cut timothy hay and orchard grass hay. My babies were so disappointed. They barely nibbled the hay. The hay were dry, brown, and very tough.

Even though, Oxbow orchard hay is quite dusty and choppy, it is fresh and green. And my babies eat most of it without complaint. Best wishes on your hay adventures and keep us updated on your hay search!

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I'm curious, do you know where your SPS hay shipped out of? Mine has always been beautiful so I'm wondering if it has to do with what part of the country your in. I have another 50lbs coming tomorrow so I'll be interested to see how it is.

@spydoc Mine says Kentucky on the FedEx thing but if you look at the tracking details it seems to start out in Indiana. Does yours come from the same location?

No one going to try Sierra Valley I linked? Not much brown at all and thick green grass!

Too expensive. It's nearly twice what KMS or SPS costs me.

bpatters said:

Too expensive. It's nearly twice what KMS or SPS costs me.

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It's $3 cheaper for 10 lbs orchard grass than SPS. Unless you are ordering from the East. After disaster with SPS and KMS I was willing to dish out about anything to get Mooshy some nice green grass hay and I'd say it's 90% green maybe more! Her poops are up again as she wasn't eating those 2.

Artista said:

No one going to try Sierra Valley I linked? Not much brown at all and thick green grass!

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I've been quietly following this thread. I placed an order for 2nd cut orchard last week, and got the hay next day after ordering.

It's green and smells great.

They also gave me free sample of oat hay.

terrijanson said:

Thank you. I am in Michigan USA

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Hey, I'm in Michigan too

spy9doc said:

I made a mistake with the earlier post. I actually ordered from Sierra Valley so will be able to compare when it arrives.

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Looking forward to your findings. I got 50pounds for 48$ that's less than $1 a pound. I hope it's as nice as the last two were.

How did you get 50 pounds for $48, @barbaramudge? I don't see anything on the Sierra Valley site that works out to that price.

bpatters said:

How did you get 50 pounds for $48, @barbaramudge? I don't see anything on the Sierra Valley site that works out to that price.

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Whoops, sorry! SPS is where I ordered from!