Many people often believe hay and straw to be the same thing due to their similar appearance, but the main differences come down to their nutritional content and uses…
Hay:
- What it is: Hay is made from grasses or legumes (check out our Meadow or Timothy hay, for example) that are cut, dried, and baled for animal consumption. It’s very rich in nutrients and.
- Purpose: Hay is primarily used as essential food for herbivores like rabbits, guinea pigs, and horses. It provides essential fiber and nutrients.
- Texture: Softer, greenish, and leafy.
Straw:
- What it is: Straw is the dried stalks of cereal crops like wheat, barley, or oats after the grain has been harvested. It has little nutritional value.
- Purpose: Straw is commonly used for bedding, insulation, or mulching. It’s not suitable as food but is great for warmth and comfort.
- Texture: Coarse, hollow, and yellowish.
In summary, hay is for feeding, while straw is for bedding! Shop our range of award-winning White Rabbit Hay today.
