We have had guinea pigs for many years, and we have use a lot of different products with them. From supplies to food, it is always a learning experience. We always make sure our piggies have fresh hay, and I was happy to discover the Small Pet Select Sampler Hay box. Guinea pigs can be surprisingly picky, and it is nice to have a sampler to see what they like best and to offer a variety of different options.

The box comes neatly packed, and it is nice to have a hay delivery. I am so busy that it is a challenge to have to run errands and grab supplies for the house, kids, pets, etc.

The box is divided into four sections, so you can work your way through the different types, one by one or set up as a sampler for your piggies (or rabbit). All of the hay is a great quality, with soft textures and green color. We have bought hay that is stiff and yellow, and the guinea pigs end up rejecting it. We have tried other hay from Small Pet Select and they always have great quality hay!

The first two cuts of Timothy Hay are a nice comparison of how hay can differ during different cycles. The 2nd cutting is greener and softer, whereas the 3rd cutting is darker.

The oat hay is interesting, as it actually has oats attached and is ia much different texture.

The orchard hay is somewhat similar to the timothy hay, but is a great alternative if you are allergic. I noticed this was softer, very green, and flat.

There are four types of hay in this box: 2nd cut Timothy hay, 3rd cut Timothy hay, Oat hay, Orchard hay

I was interested to try out the box and see what our piggies would think of it!

If you’re wondering how the hay types in our sampler box compare to other types of hay, we’re here to help. We explain many of the different types of hay here, but to summarize, the most common types are Timothy hay (1st, 2nd, and 3rd cutting), alfalfa hay, orchard hay, and oat hay. Different types of hay have different characteristics, so it’s important to understand the profiles of each to meet your pet’s needs.

The guinea pigs seemed to enjoy all of the hay! I can’t say I can tell which hay is their favorite, since each type of hay is great quality. The guinea pigs start squealing as soon as they hear us getting some hay for them.

Check out the Small Pet Select Hay Sampler Box here: https://upf.ai/b6f9q7i7

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