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Nourish Your Herd with Premium Hay and Straw: From Our Fields to Their Feeds.
Lucerne Hay / Alfalfa Hay
Lucerne hay, also known as alfalfa hay, is a highly nutritious forage commonly used as animal feed, particularly for herbivorous livestock and pets.
It is prized for its rich protein content, energy density, and other valuable nutrients. Lucerne hay is renowned for its exceptional nutritional content.
It contains higher protein levels than many other types of hay, making it a valuable source of essential amino acids for animals, it is relatively energy-dense due to its higher calorie content, which is beneficial for providing fuel for growth, reproduction, and overall bodily functions in animals. Lucerne hay is rich in essential minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, which are important for bone health, muscle function, and overall metabolic processes. It also contains vitamins like vitamin A and vitamin K. Lucerne hay is generally highly digestible, allowing animals to efficiently break down and absorb its nutrients.
While lucerne hay is lower in fiber compared to grass hays, it still provides a substantial amount of dietary fiber that supports digestive health and helps prevent issues like obesity and colic. The combination of protein and energy in lucerne hay can be particularly beneficial for animals that need to gain weight or maintain a healthy body condition, such as growing livestock or animals in high-performance activities.
Lucerne hay is commonly fed to a range of animals, including horses, cattle, sheep, goats, rabbits, and other herbivorous pets. Due to its nutrient density and versatility, it can serve as a primary forage source or a supplementary feed to meet the specific nutritional requirements of different animals.
Our Lucerne Hay is grown in the beautiful, rich soils and ideal climate of Central Otago in the South Island.
Timothy Hay
Timothy hay is a popular and widely used grass hay that serves as a primary source of forage for many small and large animals, It has broad appeal as hay for horses, It is also popular among cattle, sheep and other grazing animals. It is valued for its nutritional content and digestibility, making it a staple in many animal feeding programs. It is also made into food for guinea pigs, rabbits and other domesticated pets.
Timothy hay offers a balanced nutritional profile for animals, providing a mix of fiber, protein, and energy, Timothy hay is known for its relatively high fiber content, particularly in comparison to other grass hays. This high fiber is essential for proper digestive health in herbivorous animals, aiding in gut motility and preventing digestive issues like obesity and colic.
While not particularly high in protein, Timothy hay contains sufficient protein for the dietary needs of many herbivorous animals, such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and horses. Its lower protein content can be beneficial for animals that require a more fiber-rich diet.
The abrasive texture of Timothy hay promotes natural chewing behavior in animals and helps maintain dental health. Constant chewing can help prevent dental issues and overgrown teeth in small animals.
Timothy hay’s widespread popularity as animal feed is due to its ability to meet the dietary needs of various herbivorous animals while providing essential fiber and nutrients. It’s important to select high-quality Timothy hay and feed it in appropriate amounts to ensure optimal health and nutrition for the animals in your care.
Our Timothy Hay is grown in the beautiful, rich soils and ideal climate of Central Otago in the South Island.
Perennial Ryegrass
Perennial ryegrass is the most widely sown grass in New Zealand as it grows well in a wide range of conditions; is easy to establish and manage and provides high animal performance. It is commonly used as a forage grass for animal feed, particularly for grazing livestock such as cattle, sheep, and horses. Its nutritional qualities and palatability make it a popular choice in many agricultural systems.
It’s worth noting that while perennial ryegrass has several benefits as animal feed, its use should be part of a well-balanced feeding program. Depending on specific livestock needs, it may be combined with other forage species or supplemental feeds to meet all nutritional requirements
Our Ryegrass straw is grown in Central South Island.
Annual Ryegrass
Annual ryegrass has a relatively good nutritional profile, providing a balance of energy, protein, and fiber. While not as high in protein as some other forage options, annual ryegrass still contains a reasonable amount of protein that can contribute to the dietary needs of livestock. Moderate Protein Content and generally digestible by livestock, which means animals can break down its nutrients efficiently and absorb them for growth and energy.
Annual ryegrass should be integrated into a comprehensive feeding program that considers the specific nutritional requirements of the livestock being raised.
Our Ryegrass straw is grown in Central South Island.
Tall Fescue
Tall fescue is commonly used as animal feed, particularly for grazing livestock such as cattle, horses, and sheep. It provides a source of forage with nutritional value, Tall fescue is a good source of dietary fiber, which is important for proper digestion and gut health in herbivorous animals.
While not as high in protein as legume forages like Lucerne, tall fescue still contains a reasonable amount of protein that contributes to animal growth and maintenance. Tall fescue provides moderate energy content, supporting livestock energy needs for various activities and functions.
Our Tall Fescue is grown in the rich soils and ideal climate of Central Otago in the South Island.
Orchard Grass
Orchard grass is a cool-season perennial grass that is commonly used as animal feed, particularly for grazing livestock and as hay. It has several characteristics that make it a valuable option for feeding animals.
Orchard grass provides a well-balanced combination of fiber, protein, and energy, making it suitable for a variety of animals, including horses, cattle, sheep, and goats. Offering a balanced nutritional profile, Orchard grass contains a moderate amount of fiber, which is essential for proper digestion and gut health in herbivores. It supports gut motility and prevents digestive issues.
It’s important to note that while orchard grass has many advantages as animal feed, it should be integrated into a comprehensive feeding program that considers the specific nutritional requirements of the livestock being raised. Different animals have varying dietary needs, and a balanced approach may involve using orchard grass alongside other forage options or supplemental feeds to ensure optimal growth, production, and overall health.
Our Orchard Grass is grown in Central South Island.
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