Small Pet Select 2nd Cutting Timothy Hay
Small Pet Select 2nd Cutting Timothy Hay is prized for its soft texture, greener leaves and sweeter aroma from second-cut growth, which many rabbits and small herbivores prefer. It competes with Oxbow on perceived quality while often undercutting it on cost-per-ounce through direct-to-consumer sales and subscription discounts, offering a strong combination of palatability and financial value.
Leafy tenderness
High palatability
Leafy tenderness
High palatability
Review Summary
"Frequently described as the softest, leafiest favorite among owners — highly palatable with low dust and minimal stems; considered a premium choice, though it's often more expensive per bag."
Soft, spa-style hay
Second-cutting timothy — leafier and sweeter, attractive to picky eaters.
Soft, spa-style hay
Second-cutting timothy — leafier and sweeter, attractive to picky eaters.
Recreational Enjoyment
Small Pet Select 2nd Cutting Timothy Hay is prized for its soft texture, greener leaves and sweeter aroma from second-cut growth, which many rabbits and small herbivores prefer. It competes with Oxbow on perceived quality while often undercutting it on cost-per-ounce through direct-to-consumer sales and subscription discounts, offering a strong combination of palatability and financial value.
Leafy tenderness
High palatability
Soft, spa-style hay
Second-cutting timothy — leafier and sweeter, attractive to picky eaters.
Sealed packaging preserves freshness and aroma during shipping and storage.
Leafy tenderness
High palatability
Soft, spa-style hay
Second-cutting timothy — leafier and sweeter, attractive to picky eaters.
Sealed packaging preserves freshness and aroma during shipping and storage.
$25-50 USD
Small Pet Select Orchard Grass Hay
Small Pet Select focuses on freshness and value, offering large, vacuum-packed bales that reduce waste and lower the cost per feeding for multi-pet households. Compared with Oxbow, it tends to be more budget-friendly while still scoring highly for palatability and green color, though it can show slightly more variability between batches due to its emphasis on fresh, minimally processed supply.
Sweet aroma treat
Fine, leafy blades
Sweet aroma treat
Fine, leafy blades
Review Summary
"Extremely fresh and aromatic with abundant leaves and minimal dust; many repeat buyers say pets prefer it and the batches are reliably high quality."
Hand-sorted quality
Hand-sorted and sun-cured batches emphasize freshness and low dust for sensitive animals.
Hand-sorted quality
Hand-sorted and sun-cured batches emphasize freshness and low dust for sensitive animals.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Small Pet Select focuses on freshness and value, offering large, vacuum-packed bales that reduce waste and lower the cost per feeding for multi-pet households. Compared with Oxbow, it tends to be more budget-friendly while still scoring highly for palatability and green color, though it can show slightly more variability between batches due to its emphasis on fresh, minimally processed supply.
Sweet aroma treat
Fine, leafy blades
Hand-sorted quality
Hand-sorted and sun-cured batches emphasize freshness and low dust for sensitive animals.
Available in larger bag sizes ideal for multi-pet households or frequent feeders.
Sweet aroma treat
Fine, leafy blades
Hand-sorted quality
Hand-sorted and sun-cured batches emphasize freshness and low dust for sensitive animals.
Available in larger bag sizes ideal for multi-pet households or frequent feeders.
$18-45 USD
Oxbow Alfalfa Hay holds a best-in-class position for young small herbivores because of its consistent nutrient profile, careful curing, and frequent veterinary endorsement — traits that justify a modestly higher price compared with mass-market brands. Compared with Kaytee and Living World it brings tighter quality control and higher leaf-to-stem ratio, and while Small Pet Select emphasizes freshness and Martin Little Friends focuses on softer European-style cuts, Oxbow is often chosen by owners who prioritize predictable protein and calcium levels for weaning and growing pets.
High-protein boost
Soft leafy texture
High-protein boost
Soft leafy texture
Review Summary
"Consistently fresh, leafy and preferred by veterinarians; customers praise its low dust and reliable quality, though it's pricier than generic brands."
Barn-fresh charm
High-protein alfalfa formulated to support growth and development in young rabbits and guinea pigs.
Barn-fresh charm
High-protein alfalfa formulated to support growth and development in young rabbits and guinea pigs.
Recreational Enjoyment
Oxbow Alfalfa Hay holds a best-in-class position for young small herbivores because of its consistent nutrient profile, careful curing, and frequent veterinary endorsement — traits that justify a modestly higher price compared with mass-market brands. Compared with Kaytee and Living World it brings tighter quality control and higher leaf-to-stem ratio, and while Small Pet Select emphasizes freshness and Martin Little Friends focuses on softer European-style cuts, Oxbow is often chosen by owners who prioritize predictable protein and calcium levels for weaning and growing pets.
High-protein boost
Soft leafy texture
Barn-fresh charm
High-protein alfalfa formulated to support growth and development in young rabbits and guinea pigs.
Leafy, soft texture that encourages feeding and is gentle on small mouths.
High-protein boost
Soft leafy texture
Barn-fresh charm
High-protein alfalfa formulated to support growth and development in young rabbits and guinea pigs.
Leafy, soft texture that encourages feeding and is gentle on small mouths.
$12-25 USD
Oxbow Western Timothy & Orchard Grass Hay Blend
Oxbow Western Timothy & Orchard Grass Hay Blend earns a best-in-class spot for mixed forage blends for small herbivores because of its consistent timothy-to-orchard ratio, strict quality controls and reputation among veterinarians and breeders. It commands a premium price but delivers predictable fiber content and dust-minimized bales that outpace value-focused competitors on nutritional consistency and long-term health value.
High-fiber fuel
Low-dust comfort
High-fiber fuel
Low-dust comfort
Review Summary
"Shoppers praise Oxbow Western Timothy & Orchard Grass for consistent high-quality, fresh, leafy hay that picky rabbits and guinea pigs readily eat; a few long-term users note occasional brown bits or slightly higher price. Overall it’s seen as a reliable premium everyday hay blend."
Western-grown pride
Western-harvested timothy blended with orchard grass for a balanced stem-to-leaf texture
Western-grown pride
Western-harvested timothy blended with orchard grass for a balanced stem-to-leaf texture
Recreational Enjoyment
Increased Safety & Security
Oxbow Western Timothy & Orchard Grass Hay Blend earns a best-in-class spot for mixed forage blends for small herbivores because of its consistent timothy-to-orchard ratio, strict quality controls and reputation among veterinarians and breeders. It commands a premium price but delivers predictable fiber content and dust-minimized bales that outpace value-focused competitors on nutritional consistency and long-term health value.
High-fiber fuel
Low-dust comfort
Western-grown pride
Western-harvested timothy blended with orchard grass for a balanced stem-to-leaf texture
High fiber profile to support dental wear and healthy digestion in small herbivores
High-fiber fuel
Low-dust comfort
Western-grown pride
Western-harvested timothy blended with orchard grass for a balanced stem-to-leaf texture
High fiber profile to support dental wear and healthy digestion in small herbivores
$15-30 USD
Kaytee Natural Timothy Hay Plus is a widely distributed, value-oriented option that aims to reduce dust through commercial screening and standardized processing, making it a practical choice for pet owners shopping in big-box stores. Compared to the boutique or direct-sale brands above, Kaytee typically costs less and offers broader availability, though buyers may notice slightly greater variation in dust levels and stem maturity than the top-tier producers.
Vitamin fortified nibble
Chunky leafy texture
Vitamin fortified nibble
Chunky leafy texture
Review Summary
"Kaytee Natural Timothy Hay Plus is seen as a reliable, budget-friendly option with generally acceptable leaf-to-stem balance, though some users report slightly more stems and dust than premium brands."
Less sneeze dust
Commercially packaged timothy with attention to dust reduction for daily feeding
Less sneeze dust
Commercially packaged timothy with attention to dust reduction for daily feeding
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Kaytee Natural Timothy Hay Plus is a widely distributed, value-oriented option that aims to reduce dust through commercial screening and standardized processing, making it a practical choice for pet owners shopping in big-box stores. Compared to the boutique or direct-sale brands above, Kaytee typically costs less and offers broader availability, though buyers may notice slightly greater variation in dust levels and stem maturity than the top-tier producers.
Vitamin fortified nibble
Chunky leafy texture
Less sneeze dust
Commercially packaged timothy with attention to dust reduction for daily feeding
Balanced stem-to-leaf ratio supports dental wear while remaining palatable
Vitamin fortified nibble
Chunky leafy texture
Less sneeze dust
Commercially packaged timothy with attention to dust reduction for daily feeding
Balanced stem-to-leaf ratio supports dental wear while remaining palatable
$12-28 USD
Oxbow Organic Bounty Adult Rabbit Food
Oxbow Organic Bounty holds a best-in-class position for fortified forage mixes thanks to its certified-organic forage blend and a formulation designed in consultation with small herbivore nutritionists; it delivers premium, wide-spectrum nutrients and probiotics that justify a higher price for owners prioritizing ingredient traceability. Compared with the other products on this list, Oxbow emphasizes organic sourcing and research-backed nutrient balance, making it the top choice for owners who want clinical-quality fortification and are willing to pay a premium for sustainability and vet endorsement.
Organic hay bliss
High-fiber crunch
Organic hay bliss
High-fiber crunch
Review Summary
"Generally praised for high-quality organic ingredients and good pellet consistency; owners like its digestibility and overall nutrition though many note the premium price. Rabbits typically accept it well and it’s favored by those seeking organic options."
Garden-fresh aroma
Made with certified organic timothy and organic botanicals to reduce pesticide exposure
Garden-fresh aroma
Made with certified organic timothy and organic botanicals to reduce pesticide exposure
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Oxbow Organic Bounty holds a best-in-class position for fortified forage mixes thanks to its certified-organic forage blend and a formulation designed in consultation with small herbivore nutritionists; it delivers premium, wide-spectrum nutrients and probiotics that justify a higher price for owners prioritizing ingredient traceability. Compared with the other products on this list, Oxbow emphasizes organic sourcing and research-backed nutrient balance, making it the top choice for owners who want clinical-quality fortification and are willing to pay a premium for sustainability and vet endorsement.
Organic hay bliss
High-fiber crunch
Garden-fresh aroma
Made with certified organic timothy and organic botanicals to reduce pesticide exposure
High-fiber forage base fortified with essential vitamins and minerals for adult rabbits
Organic hay bliss
High-fiber crunch
Garden-fresh aroma
Made with certified organic timothy and organic botanicals to reduce pesticide exposure
High-fiber forage base fortified with essential vitamins and minerals for adult rabbits
$17-30 USD
Supreme Science Selective Timothy Hay Pellets are a science-driven, premium choice aimed at selective eaters and older small herbivores, offering controlled protein and elevated fiber that rivals Oxbow nutritionally but often with cleaner milling and fewer fines. Although positioned at a higher price point, their targeted nutrient profile and low-dust processing deliver value for owners managing weight, digestion or dental issues.
Vet-selected fibers
Digestive support
Vet-selected fibers
Digestive support
Review Summary
"Supreme Science Selective Timothy Hay Pellets are often rated highly for consistent premium quality, high fiber content, and veterinary endorsement; users report excellent acceptance and stable stool/coat condition. A minority cite the higher cost but say performance justifies it for long-term feeding."
Science-backed nibble
Selective timothy formulation suited to picky or sensitive eaters.
Science-backed nibble
Selective timothy formulation suited to picky or sensitive eaters.
Recreational Enjoyment
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Supreme Science Selective Timothy Hay Pellets are a science-driven, premium choice aimed at selective eaters and older small herbivores, offering controlled protein and elevated fiber that rivals Oxbow nutritionally but often with cleaner milling and fewer fines. Although positioned at a higher price point, their targeted nutrient profile and low-dust processing deliver value for owners managing weight, digestion or dental issues.
Vet-selected fibers
Digestive support
Science-backed nibble
Selective timothy formulation suited to picky or sensitive eaters.
High-fiber, low-calcium profile supports digestive and dental health.
Vet-selected fibers
Digestive support
Science-backed nibble
Selective timothy formulation suited to picky or sensitive eaters.
High-fiber, low-calcium profile supports digestive and dental health.
$25-50 USD