Oxbow Botanical Hay

[RockedByRequiem]

Hey everyone. I was wondering if anyone has used this stuff for their chins. My guy gradually stopped eating the Timothy hay about a year or so ago, and has stopped eating it altogether at this point. I have no clue why, but he has no interest in it whatsoever. So I've been giving him alfalfa cubes, which he loves, but I figured it'd be better if he was eating something else in addition. So today I saw the Oxbow botanical hay, which I've never seen previously, and he seems to really like it. Is this a good alternative to the timothy since he won't even touch it?

 

[Tanya]

Oxbow botanical hay is just timothy hay with some herbs added.
You can also try Oxbow organic meadow hay or American Pet Diner timothy, my chins also like bluegrass http://www.kmshayloft.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21&osCsid=582c269a51832b6ddc585e595c1c2522
It's a good idea to rotate hays, keeps them interested!

 

[mishellyshel]

i have used the botanical hay, more so as a treat. maybe you shuld try another batch or brand of the timonthy hay.

 

[Rebecca]

My guy gradually stopped eating the Timothy hay about a year or so ago, and has stopped eating it altogether at this point. I have no clue why, but he has no interest in it whatsoever.t?

Has the consistency of the hay changed at all? A few days ago I bought a bag that turned out to be soft (and a bit smelly). The boys refused to eat it completely. I wasn't able to get out to the store and exchange it until today, so I'm happy to say they are omnomnoming happily.

I also grabbed a bag of Oxbow Orchard Grass because I wanted something as backup (they don't like oat hay) in case they refused the new hay too. I don't remember if it is good to feed them or not, though.

 

[Sandi]

Orchard grass is softer than timothy hay but it's fine to feed it to your chin every day. You can also try mixing it with some timothy hay.