Meadow Hay Apple 500 grams

JR Farm Meadow Hay Apple – Natural, fragrant and irresistible for every rodent!

Natural meadow hay with apple – fresh, fragrant and full of fibre

JR Farm Meadow Hay Apple is a delicious, natural blend of carefully harvested mountain meadow hay, enriched with 5% dried apple pieces. This combination not only creates a pleasant aroma but also stimulates your animal's natural nibbling and foraging behavior. Thanks to its high crude fiber content, this hay supports digestion and contributes to healthy bowel function.

At DRD Rodent Shop®, the hay is stored in a dark, cool, and completely UV-free environment. UV light can break down vital nutrients, affect color, and reduce odor. Our storage method ensures the hay stays optimally fresh, flavorful, and nutritious – exactly what your pet needs.

Hay forms the basis of the diet of guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus. Depending on the species, hay can also be used as enrichment or nesting material. For small rodents such as hamsters, dwarf hamsters, mice, and gerbils, hay is suitable as nesting and structural material. Note: Rats should not eat hay, as their respiratory tract is too sensitive to the dust particles that can be present in hay.

✔ 100% natural mountain meadow hay
✔ Enriched with 5% dried apple for extra flavour and aroma
✔ High crude fiber content for healthy digestion
✔ Ideal for tooth wear and natural gnawing behavior
✔ Stored UV-free for maximum quality
✔ Suitable for all kinds of enrichment and nest building (depending on the animal)
Some animals will pick out the apple pieces first. Therefore , refresh the hay regularly to ensure sufficient roughage.

This hay product is an essential part of a healthy diet for herbivores such as rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and degus. The high fiber content keeps the gut active and contributes to healthy teeth. The apple pieces add extra flavor without unnecessary additives or sugars.

For small rodents, hay is especially valuable as nesting and enrichment material. It blends well with bedding, promotes digging, and strengthens tunnels. In a hamster scaping enclosure, hay also provides a beautiful, natural look.

Rats are an exception within the rodent group: they should not eat hay due to their highly sensitive respiratory tract. Dust particles from hay can cause irritation. For rats, dust-free bedding and soft, dust-free nesting material are the right choice.

For both small and large rodents and rabbits!

Hay is a natural nesting material for small rodents and an essential source of fiber for larger rodents and rabbits!

• Mice: Suitable as nesting material and light enrichment. Mice sometimes nibble small pieces for extra fiber.
• Dwarf hamster: Excellent for nest building. Mix it into the substrate to strengthen burrowing structures.
• Golden hamster: Very suitable for nest building and reinforcing tunnels in a hamster scaping enclosure.
• Gerbil: Gerbils use hay for nest building and to create sturdy digging structures in combination with cardboard or paper.
• ! Dwarf Rats & Pet Rats: Not suitable. Rats have sensitive respiratory tracts and cannot tolerate hay dust. Use only low-dust bedding and suitable nesting material for rats.
• Guinea pig: An essential part of the daily diet. Offer unlimited fresh hay and replenish it several times a day.
• Rabbit: Hay makes up about 80% of the total diet. The aroma of apple stimulates the appetite and provides a pleasant variety.
• Chinchilla: Excellent as a daily source of fiber. Chinchillas appreciate the texture of mountain meadow hay.
• Degu: Hay is important for a degu's diet. The small amount of apple (5%) makes this hay suitable as a tasty alternative.

Compound

Mountain meadow hay 95%, Apple 5%

Analytical constituents:
Crude protein 9.7%, Crude fat 2.1%, Crude fibre 24.4%, Crude ash 6.7%, Calcium 6630 mg/kg, Phosphorus 1840 mg/kg, Sodium 1220 mg/kg

Why this composition is good:

• The high crude fiber content supports intestinal function
• The low fat content makes this hay suitable for all herbivores
• The apple pieces provide extra flavor variety without excessive sugars
• Contains natural minerals and trace elements