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07/05/2010 05:18 PM

http://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/pr...bject=1531

Just found out that we can get 50 lbs of hay cake!

 

Anyone tried to feed hay cakes to rabbits, yet? What's the pro and cons of hay cakes?

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07/06/2010 07:34 AM

It is a great addition to also feeding hay as it adds some variety.  But since they hay is already broken down so much from being chopped and formed into cubes it does not provide the same benefit of making the bunnies teeth and gut work like regular hay would.  So it should not replace hay.  I give timothy cubes to my buns ocassionally and hay cubes are often used in bunny toys as a healthy way to make a "treat toy" that a bunny can consume all of the edible part of the toy at one time without getting too much sugar (as dried fruit would not be suitable).

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07/06/2010 10:11 AM
I get timothy hay cubes as a treat for my pair and they like them well enough, but they'll nibble them for a little bit and then stop. I think they get bored. They much prefer regular hay, maybe because it's fresher and softer?
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07/06/2010 11:56 AM
Timothy cubes? Is it from Kaytee?

I don't think hay cakes is considering as "treat" for rabbits and rodents.

I found this information from oxbow website.

"Long-strand fiber is essential for digestive health and function. By giving your pet Hay Cakes you provide long strand fiber for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and other small herbivores.

Oxbow's Hay Cakes provide a compact, nutritious hay source while preserving the flavor and aroma of 100% fresh timothy hay. Great for people who prefer not to have the mess of loose hay, but realize their pet needs the long stem particle size. Perfect for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and other small herbivores, and a real workout for the teeth!

* Made with 100% timothy hay ~ contains no alfalfa!
* Compact and easy to feed.
* Great for travel!
* Good for people with allergies; keeps dust and pollen at a manageable level.
* Great exercise for the teeth."


I'll just add like 4 to 5 hay cakes with loose timothy/orchard mixed hay a day.

Let me know if hay cake is consdering as treat and why?

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07/06/2010 02:01 PM

I don't think I understand what you are asking about. I get Oxbow Timothy CUBES as treats... they are small, compact cubes of dried hay, about 1-2 inches square. They are sold in 1 pound bags, but I believe you can order them in larger amounts from Oxbow.



EDITED:  Okay, I just noticed you had listed a link.  I didn't see it previously. 

This is what you are asking about:

Yes, I stand by my statement that hay "cakes" (also known as hay "cubes") should only be used as a treat and cannot be substituted for real hay.  For one bunny, you could give a few a day, as long as the hay cubes don't prevent him from eating his regular hay.

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