Description
xThe Peters Lucerne Hay Food For Small Pets is a premium quality legume hay naturally rich in essential nutrients. Its sweet aroma and leafy texture encourage natural foraging behaviours, making it a highly palatable choice for small animals.
Pet Suitability & Product care
x- Ideal as a primary hay source for young, growing (under 6 months), pregnant, or nursing rabbits and guinea pigs
- Suitable as a supplementary treat for adult rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and mice
- This product is not suitable for ferrets
- For adult herbivores, this hay should be fed as a treat, composing no more than 20% of their total diet
- Can be fed in combination with oaten, timothy, or pasture hays for a balanced adult diet
- Some foods may not be suitable for all species- ensure the product is appropriate for your specific pet
- Pellets are a supplemental feed and should typically make up no more than 10% of the diet (rabbits and guinea pigs).
- Follow feeding guidelines as per packaging instructions or veterinarian recommendations
- Ensure fresh, clean drinking water is available at all times
- Muesli, cereal, grain and seed mixes are not recommended in small herbivores including rabbits and guinea pigs. These diets can lead to dental disease, digestive disorders and other health conditions.
- Alfalfa/lucerne hay is beneficial for young rabbits and guinea pigs 6 months of age and younger as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Due to the high calcium and protein content it should only be fed sparingly to adult rabbits and guinea pigs
Features
x- This hay is also known as Alfalfa hay, a legume hay prized for its nutritional density
- Naturally rich in protein, calcium, and fibre to support overall wellbeing
- The high fibre content is essential for promoting healthy teeth and gums by encouraging natural chewing
- Provides higher energy, calcium, and protein levels compared to grass hays like Timothy or Oaten
- The appealing leafy texture and sweet scent stimulate natural foraging instincts and increase palatability
- Supports healthy digestion in young, growing, and recovering animals
Specifications
x- Legume Hay (Lucerne/Alfalfa)
- Grown in Australia
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