Newhay Timothy Hay with Carrot and Apple 1kg

Newhay Timothy Hay with Carrot and Apple 1kg

Newhay Timothy Hay with Carrot and Apple is a sweet-smelling, imported timothy hay used as a high-fibre feed for small herbivores, giving them essential nutrients and supporting healthy digestion. Timothy hay is an excellent source of good-quality, long fibre, and the added carrot and apple make this 1 kg pack a tasty, natural option for small-pet owners in South Africa who want a premium feeding hay.

Key Benefits

• 100% natural ingredients
• High in beneficial fibre (63%) and high in crude fibre (35%)
• Provides 100% of the daily fibre your small pet needs, along with a host of other healthy benefits
• Helps reduce boredom, supports healthier teeth and aids digestion
• Low in sugar, with low impurities (bacteria and spores)
• Carrots are a great source of Vitamin A, which is good for your pet's health
• Apples are rich in fibre, Vitamin C and essential nutrients, and contain antioxidants that can help protect cells from damage
• Barn dried and dust extracted to help prevent respiratory problems
• Processed to deliver the natural health benefits of wild grazing and satisfy the biological instincts of small herbivores, so it is as healthy as it is irresistible, even for the fussiest of pets
• All three parts of the timothy hay plant provide an ideal feed for herbivores

What Is Timothy Hay?

Timothy hay is named after an American farmer from the eighteenth century. It is a variety of grass hay that is high in fibre and low in protein, sugar and calcium, which makes it ideal for your small pet's digestive system, teeth and overall health. This premium variety is abundant and native to most of Europe except the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the Phleum genus, grasses native to temperate regions that include about 15 species of annual and perennial grasses.

Timothy Hay vs Teff Hay in South Africa

There are many varieties of hay. Hay for feeding small pets should contain approximately 7% protein and 30% fibre. Imported timothy hay is better quality than the Teff hay commonly available in South Africa. It has a higher fibre content, is more palatable, and its coarse texture is great for chewing and for maintaining healthy teeth. Teff hay, on the other hand, is a softer, finer, less fibrous type of hay.

Why Gentle Indoor Machine Drying?

Hay produced in South Africa is traditionally sun-dried. Leading UK producers such as Newhay use the latest developments in technology instead. Their gentle indoor machine-drying process is CO2 neutral and offers several advantages:

• Harvesting depends less on the weather, so it is easier to plan.
• More of the nutrients are preserved in the hay, so you need to feed less to provide ideal maintenance. This is a considerable cost advantage of machine-dried hay.
• The animals are also healthier, and vet bills lower.
• Even after drying, the hay keeps a colour and smell that make it seem freshly mown.
• The nutritional value shows in the protein content, which is 5% higher. This explains why Newhay boasts 12% protein.

Homegrown Goodness from Yorkshire

All Newhay Timothy Hay is homegrown and produced on prime land on the Newhay farm in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The farm uses the purest certified seed, and every strand is grown, prepared, packed and dispatched by Newhay, so every nibble is as wholesome as the last. The crop is processed within 48 hours to maximise quality and reduce dust and impurities, giving British natural goodness in every hay bale. The same farm also supplies hay to other UK pet-food brands.

How to Use

• Offer as a high-fibre feed for small pets.
• Good-quality timothy hay should look green, smell fresh and be free from dust and mould, so use these as your checks.
• If stored well, timothy hay can last for several years.

Suitable For

• Small pets and small herbivores that need a high-fibre feed
• Fussy eaters, thanks to the sweet smell and the added carrot and apple
• Owners looking for a low-sugar hay with coarse texture to encourage chewing and help maintain healthy teeth

Specifications

• Type: timothy hay with carrot and apple
• Beneficial fibre: 63%
• Crude fibre: 35%
• Protein content: 12%
• Ingredients: 100% natural
• Processing: barn dried, dust extracted, gently machine-dried indoors
• Origin: grown and packed on a farm in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

What's Included

• 1 kg (2.2 lb) of timothy hay with carrot and apple

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fibre content of this timothy hay?
It is high in beneficial fibre at 63% and high in crude fibre at 35%.

How is imported timothy hay different from Teff hay in South Africa?
Timothy hay has a higher fibre content, is more palatable and has a coarse texture that is great for chewing and for maintaining healthy teeth. Teff hay is softer, finer and less fibrous.

Why is this hay machine-dried indoors instead of sun-dried?
Indoor drying is CO2 neutral and less dependent on the weather. It preserves more nutrients, so you need to feed less for ideal maintenance, and it keeps a freshly mown colour and smell.

What protein level does it have?
The protein content is 12%, which the manufacturer attributes to the drying process preserving 5% more protein. Hay for small pets generally should contain approximately 7% protein and 30% fibre.

How can I tell if timothy hay is good quality?
Good-quality timothy hay should look green, smell fresh and be free from dust and mould.

How long can timothy hay be stored?
If stored well, timothy hay can last for several years.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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