Oxbow Western Timothy Hay
Oxbow Western Timothy Hay is a vet-recommended premium timothy selected for consistent mature stems and high fiber, supporting dental wear and digestion in rabbits and small herbivores. Compared with the other hays on this list it typically costs more but delivers laboratory-tested consistency and broader veterinary endorsement, giving technical assurance and lower long-term waste for owners who prioritize predictability.
Consistent fiber
Promotes teeth wear
Consistent fiber
Promotes teeth wear
Review Summary
"Consistently high-quality, fragrant Western timothy hay that most rabbits and small herbivores readily accept; buyers praise its freshness, long leafiness, and low dust but note a higher price compared with generic brands."
Prairie-scented charm
Western-grown timothy hay with consistent high-fiber stems ideal for adult rabbits.
Prairie-scented charm
Western-grown timothy hay with consistent high-fiber stems ideal for adult rabbits.
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Oxbow Western Timothy Hay is a vet-recommended premium timothy selected for consistent mature stems and high fiber, supporting dental wear and digestion in rabbits and small herbivores. Compared with the other hays on this list it typically costs more but delivers laboratory-tested consistency and broader veterinary endorsement, giving technical assurance and lower long-term waste for owners who prioritize predictability.
Consistent fiber
Promotes teeth wear
Prairie-scented charm
Western-grown timothy hay with consistent high-fiber stems ideal for adult rabbits.
Low-dust, hand-selected bales reduce respiratory irritation for small herbivores.
Consistent fiber
Promotes teeth wear
Prairie-scented charm
Western-grown timothy hay with consistent high-fiber stems ideal for adult rabbits.
Low-dust, hand-selected bales reduce respiratory irritation for small herbivores.
$12-25 USD
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
Kaytee Natural Timothy Hay
Kaytee Natural Timothy Hay is an affordable, widely available option that provides acceptable fiber content and stem variety for everyday feeding of rabbits and small herbivores. While not as selectively cut as Small Pet Select or as standardized as Oxbow, Kaytee's retail penetration and lower shelf price make it a practical choice for budget-conscious owners or those buying in bulk.
Budget-friendly fiber
Good daily forage
Budget-friendly fiber
Good daily forage
Review Summary
"An affordable, widely available timothy hay that reliably feeds rabbits, though reviewers report occasional inconsistency in leafiness and some bags with more dust or coarse stems."
Barn-fresh nostalgia
Affordable, widely available timothy hay suitable for daily feeding.
Barn-fresh nostalgia
Affordable, widely available timothy hay suitable for daily feeding.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Kaytee Natural Timothy Hay is an affordable, widely available option that provides acceptable fiber content and stem variety for everyday feeding of rabbits and small herbivores. While not as selectively cut as Small Pet Select or as standardized as Oxbow, Kaytee's retail penetration and lower shelf price make it a practical choice for budget-conscious owners or those buying in bulk.
Budget-friendly fiber
Good daily forage
Barn-fresh nostalgia
Affordable, widely available timothy hay suitable for daily feeding.
Light, airy bales provide reliable fiber for dental wear and digestion.
Budget-friendly fiber
Good daily forage
Barn-fresh nostalgia
Affordable, widely available timothy hay suitable for daily feeding.
Light, airy bales provide reliable fiber for dental wear and digestion.
$8-18 USD
Living World Timothy Hay
Living World Timothy Hay (by Hagen) offers a mid-range timothy with consistent moisture and texture control, aimed at owners wanting reliable quality without premium pricing. It sits between the premium and economy brands by combining stable quality with broader international availability, giving a logistical advantage for European and American buyers compared with primarily U.S.-direct brands.
Balanced nutrition
Coarse texture
Balanced nutrition
Coarse texture
Review Summary
"A decent mid-range timothy hay offering acceptable freshness for regular use; common criticisms include occasional dust, variable moisture content, and packaging that can crush the hay."
Garden-fresh twang
Balanced timothy hay formulation meant for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.
Garden-fresh twang
Balanced timothy hay formulation meant for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Living World Timothy Hay (by Hagen) offers a mid-range timothy with consistent moisture and texture control, aimed at owners wanting reliable quality without premium pricing. It sits between the premium and economy brands by combining stable quality with broader international availability, giving a logistical advantage for European and American buyers compared with primarily U.S.-direct brands.
Balanced nutrition
Coarse texture
Garden-fresh twang
Balanced timothy hay formulation meant for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.
Often dust-extracted and sold in resealable bags to maintain quality.
Balanced nutrition
Coarse texture
Garden-fresh twang
Balanced timothy hay formulation meant for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.
Often dust-extracted and sold in resealable bags to maintain quality.
$12-25 USD
Martin Little Friends Timothy Hay
Martin Little Friends Timothy Hay is a regionally sourced product tailored to UK and European small-herbivore diets, often sold in consumer-friendly bag sizes and accessible price points. Compared to the other entries it emphasizes local sourcing and reduced shipping costs for UK/EU customers, which can translate to fresher regional cuts and better short-term value for nearby owners.
Locally sourced
Small-batch care
Locally sourced
Small-batch care
Review Summary
"A value-oriented timothy hay many owners find adequate for everyday feeding, but reviews frequently mention more stems, uneven cutting, and occasional debris compared with premium brands."
Quaint countryside aroma
Small, affordable bags ideal for trialing with sensitive or picky pets.
Quaint countryside aroma
Small, affordable bags ideal for trialing with sensitive or picky pets.
Recreational Enjoyment
Martin Little Friends Timothy Hay is a regionally sourced product tailored to UK and European small-herbivore diets, often sold in consumer-friendly bag sizes and accessible price points. Compared to the other entries it emphasizes local sourcing and reduced shipping costs for UK/EU customers, which can translate to fresher regional cuts and better short-term value for nearby owners.
Locally sourced
Small-batch care
Quaint countryside aroma
Small, affordable bags ideal for trialing with sensitive or picky pets.
Soft, leafy texture encourages nibbling while still supplying necessary fiber.
Locally sourced
Small-batch care
Quaint countryside aroma
Small, affordable bags ideal for trialing with sensitive or picky pets.
Soft, leafy texture encourages nibbling while still supplying necessary fiber.
$8-18 USD