Today, I'm going to talk about hay.Have you ever heard some say "Hey!" and yelled back "Straw!" to their surprise? If you haven't, try it next time someone uses the homophone for one of a bunny's favorite foods. We often do that in our family, and occasionally someone puts in "Oats!"
On a slightly more serious note, have you ever wondered how that bag of timothy or alfalfa came to sit on a shelf in your local pet store? One thing is for sure, it was grown by a farmer somewhere. We don't live on a farm, but we live in a semi-rural area and my friend knows some families who farm.
Fresh hay is often sold by these country farmers at much more reasonable prices. In fact, a large rectangular can bale go for roughly $4, compared to $6.99 for an average sized bag in a store. If you have room to store in out of sunlight, moisture, and rodents, it's definitely the way to buy hay.
Besides the savings, you're also supporting local agriculture. As I've mentioned with the apples, that's something I truly enjoy supporting.
BUNNY FACT: There are various types of hay, and some are better for different ages of rabbits. Alfalfa is typically fine for younger rabbits, under six months of age. Timothy or other grass hays are preferable for rabbits over that.
BUNNY WISDOM: With hay as an example, in some cases you really can't get too much of a good thing. You can't be too nice to people or too honest in your life.
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My bunny Snickers loves his timothy hay. It's one of his favorite things to eat, which is a good thing since it's so good for him!
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