The Little Hay Co has introduced a new catalogue of healthy, herb bundles and natural treats for rabbits, guinea pigs and other small pets and rodents, designed to supplement their diets and to be used for enrichment, bonding and play.
Popular products within the extensive range include dried herbs, cookies and sliced fruits and vegetables, all packaged in resealed bags to keep the treats fresh and crunchy for your pet's next reward.
Exploring the Natural Treats Range From The Little Hay Co
Known for its UK-farmed mineral-rich hay bags for rabbits and high-fibre foods for small pets, The Little Hay Co has expanded to introduce a wider range of products, all based around the focus on exceptional quality, healthy nutrition and foods that stimulate the foraging instincts that species such as rabbits, guinea pigs, tortoises and so many more enjoy.
The range provides a number of price points and product sizes, giving pet owners freedom of choice based on the number of pets they have and the types of flavours, flowers and herbs their animals love the most.
Examples include:
- Fruit treats: dried slices of strawberry, apple and banana, alongside pear and applewood sticks for good dental health and mental stimulation.
- Herb and plant-based treats: small pets adore herbs and leaves and can sample dandelion roots, barley rings, grass pellets and the healthy herbal mix – ideal during the cooler months when gardens lack enough natural grass for snacking.
- Foraging packs: the autumn forage box regularly sells out, with a bright, pumpkin-rich spread of colours complemented by marigold flowers, rose petals and applewood sticks. There is also a mystery forage box to surprise your pets.
Pet lovers can also opt for treats for special occasions, including a pack of four Heart Pops with a chewy texture, a five-a-day treat bag with a blend of flaked peas, carrot slices and dried fruits, or cookies made with beetroot, carrot and spinach.
Recommendations for Feeding Treats Alongside a Hay-Based Diet
The perfect diet for a domestic rabbit or another similar-sized species that predominantly eats hay is to ensure they have plenty of fresh drinking water and good quality grass and hay on demand. Rabbits living in the wild can graze for up to six hours a day, and hay should form between 85% and 90% of a pet guinea pig’s diet, according to the RSPCA.
Supplementing that basic diet with greens, veg and herbs high in vitamin C is beneficial, ensuring fresh leaves like broccoli and kale are thoroughly washed to remove contaminants or chemicals.
Small amounts of fruit and root vegetables can be fed as a treat and reward – although guinea pigs and rabbits cannot eat citrus fruits, so ingredients such as carrots and apples used in The Little Hay Co treats are ideal to prevent excess weight or adverse reactions.
Pet welfare organisations suggest that pellets or nuggets should be fed based on around 25 grams per kilo of the animal’s body weight, avoiding mueslis and other overly processed foods. While the ingredients in animal muesli food are often safe, the texture and small grains within the food can cause digestion and teeth growth issues. In contrast, chewy, fibrous and thicker stalks promote healthy tummies and prevent dental health complications.
All of the treats and rewards within the Little Hay Co are safe, natural and within the recommended feeding guidelines. Pet owners can use treats to bond, reassure small animals during grooming or nail clipping, and encourage physical movement and exercise.
Forage boxes are especially good for rabbits and guinea pigs spending more time in hutches in colder or wetter weather, ensuring they don’t miss out on the enrichment they gain from foraging, digging and exploring.
An alternative is to use treats sparingly scattered around a cage, hutch or run – this means a pet needs to find their treats, using their senses and instincts to discover their rewards.
The Little Hay Company’s Other Products and Services
Alongside a diverse range of treats, The Little Hay Co offers a wide choice of foods, bedding and treats, including its flagship hays, Timothy Hay, Cotswold Sweet Hay and Silky Soft Hay, all farmed in the Cotswolds and baled using innovative techniques to retain moisture and nutrients.
Customers can also purchase forage bundles, botanical hays, limited edition celebration boxes and Barley Straw and Meadow Hay for bedding.
The farmer behind The Little Hay Co, Alexander, says, ‘We decided to introduce a new treats range in response to demand, where so many customers asked whether we could consider broadening our expertise to offer additional products with the same focus on the best possible nutrition and flavours for their pets.
Our treats range is available for online order and can be purchased in conjunction with any hay bales and other products, delivered directly to your door and packaged in our eco-friendly boxes and recyclable packing materials.
The team here hand-select all of the treats, forage bundles and chews based on the favourites of our own much-loved pets, and we are confident your animals will be equally delighted with their pet-friendly, happiness-guaranteed treats.”
Next-day delivery is available to UK customers ordering online before 1 p.m., location dependent.
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About The Little Hay Co
The Little Hay Co is a producer of premium, high-quality, delicious hay for rabbits and other small animals, based in the heart of the Costwolds, UK. The premium hay producer grows specially selected grass species, harvested at the optimum moment to ensure the creation of quality pet hay, to encourage the best daily intake of food and the best welfare for pets, clean from harmful spores.
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