The Hay School Blog | Hay Tips, Animal Care & Farm Insights
Timothy hay is the foundation of a healthy rabbit diet. Learn why rabbits need unlimited hay, how it supports digestion and dental health, and how to choose high-quality timothy hay.
Clean, dry bedding is essential for healthy chickens and clean eggs. In this guide, we explain why straw bedding works well for chicken coops, how it helps control moisture and odor, and what to look for when choosing bedding for your flock.
Choosing the best hay for your horse depends on body condition, workload, and metabolic needs. In this guide, equine nutrition scientists Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt explain how different hay types support balanced equine feeding programs.
In this guide, equine nutrition scientists Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt of Performance Horse Nutrition explain how orchard grass hay supports horse nutrition, when to feed it, and how it compares to timothy and alfalfa.
In this guide, equine nutrition scientists Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt of Performance Horse Nutrition explain how teff grass hay works nutritionally, why it has become popular for horses with metabolic concerns such as EMS and insulin resistance, and when it can be a useful forage in a balanced equine feeding program.