The Hay School Blog | Hay Tips, Animal Care & Farm Insights
If you’re a hamster owner, you may be wondering whether timothy hay belongs in your pet’s diet. While hamsters are not hay-dependent animals like rabbits or guinea pigs, timothy hay can still play a beneficial role in their overall nutrition...
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Straw bedding is a warm, absorbent, and practical option for rabbit enclosures. In this guide, we explain the benefits of straw bedding, how often to change it, how thick to layer it, and how it compares to hay. With proper maintenance, clean straw helps create a comfortable and hygienic environment that supports your rabbit’s health year-round.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) is a serious and highly contagious disease affecting rabbits worldwide. In this veterinarian-reviewed guide, learn how RHDV2 spreads, mortality rates, symptoms to watch for, and the steps rabbit owners can take to help protect their rabbits through biosecurity and vaccination.
Timothy Hay for Guinea Pigs: Benefits, Cuts, and Feeding Guide If you want your guinea pig to stay healthy, active, and thriving, hay must be the foundation of their diet. But with so many options available, it’s natural to ask:...
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A Complete Feeding Guide You want your chinchilla to stay healthy, active, and thriving. One of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right hay. If you’re unsure which hay is best for your chinchilla, how much to...
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