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Norfolk Pastures specialises in premium quality dust extracted hay, barley straw and wood shavings for small animals. Our company manages every stage of production, right through from growing the hay and straw to packing and distributing it from our working family farm in Norfolk. Our close involvement with the entire production process ensures an extremely high standard of quality. This has enabled us to build an excellent reputation and repeat custom.
We currently produce and supply the following products which come in a variety of pack formats for the small animal market:
Here at Norfolk Pastures we grow and distribute Dust Extracted Hay, Barley Straw, Wood Shaving Bedding and Herbs & Hay. We select varieties of Timothy, Cocksfoot, Yorkshire Fogs, Fescues and other meadow grasses for our hay to give a variety of tastes and textures to help reduce boredom and to give the best health benefits. Only Barley Straw is used for our straw due to its softness.
Products labelled as dust extracted have been processed using dust extraction technology to remove dust and fungal spores which can be damaging to a small animal’s health. We have used our own bespoke technology and machinery for this process.
Our hay and straw is British farmed and distributed meaning it has travelled a short distance from field to hutch so it has minimal handling and has had adequate storage and good quality control. It is dust extracted so there are no dust or fungal spores and it is what small animals such as rabbits need as part of a well-balanced diet. We only package Barley straw because unlike Wheat straw which is brittle and sharp, Barley straw is favoured for its softness and is less likely to damage small animals’ eyes.
Good hay will be green not brown, it should smell sweet, be fresh, dry and dust extracted. The greener in colour the hay the closer it is nutritionally to grass. Any hay that is damp in its packaging will smell unpleasant, look brown and could be damaging to your animal’s health. As for straw, the use of barley straw is better because it is soft and will not damage a small animal’s eyes. Wheat straw is brittle and sharp and can cause harm to eyes.
The checklist:
You should aim to give your small animal 1 to 2 handfuls of hay per day and always ensure they have plenty of fresh and clean water available to them.
Straw and wood shavings should be changed at least once every week.
Always ensure that you have one bag open and another waiting unopened at the same time. You may not always be able to get your preferred hay and/or straw as soon as you run out so always leave yourself plenty of time to buy new supplies and have plenty bought in. Always give some thought to not buying too much as you don’t want to be storing hay and/or straw for long periods of time and also give some thought to where you should store your hay and/or straw. It should be stored out of direct sunlight and not stored in a damp place.
To maintain its freshness for longer, try and keep it wrapped up or in a storage container in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.
Red Clover, Marigold, Dandelion, Mint and Lemon Balm.
Yes the box is completely safe to put in with your rabbit, just pop out the circle on the front and release the Herbs & Hay.
It is an excellent boredom breaker as well as a nutritious treat. The rabbits tend to play with the box before chewing open. Inside, the hay is our premium dust extracted blend as well as 5 different types of herbs.
Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and most other small animals.
As with all dried forage, this should be introduced into the diet gradually to avoid any digestive upset. Dried forage should always be fed as part of a balanced diet and not as a replacement for hay.
Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.