Ultra Premium Medium Timothy Hay

What is Ultra Premium Medium Timothy Hay?

Ultra Premium Medium Timothy Hay sits between our Soft and Coarse cuts—thinner stems and broader leaves than Coarse, with a bit more chew than Soft—for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and other small herbivores who need an everyday, middle-ground cut.

It matches what many shoppers call “second cut” texture. Harvest timing varies, so we grade every batch to that medium standard instead of promising a specific cutting.

Is Medium Timothy the same as Second Cut Timothy?

Most of the time, yes. This cut is graded for broader leaves, thinner stems, and shorter seed heads—qualities that usually come from a farmer's second harvest.

Occasionally an especially soft first harvest has those same qualities, so instead of promising a specific cutting, we grade every batch to our medium standard. See our Medium Timothy harvest report for season-level analysis and photos.

Who is medium timothy hay best for?

Medium timothy is a good everyday choice for adult rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas—enough roughage for dental wear without asking a lot from smaller or older teeth.

If your pet found coarse timothy too tough, this is a good middle step. If your pet needs a specific reason to go softer or coarser, our Soft Timothy Hay and Coarse Timothy Hay sit on either side of this cut. Chew toys such as apple chew sticks can add extra dental variety at any texture.

What are the key benefits?

• Balanced texture — Softer than coarse, more roughage than soft; a middle-ground chew.
• Hand-packed fresh — Packed by hand for fresh hay with minimal dust.
• High fiber, naturally lower protein — Supports healthy digestion and steady weight in a grass-hay diet.
• Single ingredient — 100% timothy hay with no fillers or additives.
• Made for small herbivores — Rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and similar pets.

How much timothy hay should I feed?

Keep grass hay available at all times. For adult rabbits 7 months and older and guinea pigs 6 months and older, grass hay should make up at least 80% of the diet. For chinchillas older than 1 year, aim for at least 75% grass hay.

Pellets and treats are supplemental. When switching hays, mix the old and new hay over 7–14 days and watch appetite and droppings. Younger animals, nursing mothers, and pets with health concerns may need different portions—check with your vet if you're unsure.

What is in this hay?

Ingredients: 100% timothy hay

Guaranteed analysis:

• Crude protein — min 8%
• Crude fat — min 1%
• ADF fiber — min 32%, max 35%
• NDF fiber — min 50%, max 57%

How do we pack, source, and report on hay quality?

We visually inspect and hand-pack every bag so you get fresh hay with minimal dust and fewer fines to sort through at home. Long strands support natural foraging and digestion. Bagging also helps protect freshness from drying out or picking up odors in storage.

Store hay in a cool, dry place with good airflow. Avoid sealing hay in plastic long-term; if hay smells musty, feels damp, or looks unusually discolored, discard it and open a fresh bag.

We’re based in Northern California and source hay from trusted growers in the surrounding Northwest regions. Those grower relationships help us stay close to harvest quality, grading, and the standards behind every bag we ship. Batch updates post every 4–6 weeks through Fresh From The Hopper.

This product is eligible for Subscribe & Save, with savings up to 15% on recurring deliveries. The first three subscription orders receive 10% off, and the discount increases to 15% starting with the fourth order. Bundle & Save promotions may also appear when available.

For current RHDV2 policy and hay-safety information, see our RHDV2 information hub and the RHDV2 section of our FAQ.