Hay replacers

[WelshD]

Are any of the hay replacers on the market actually a viable option for total or partial hay replacement?

Any views would be appreciated! I have enough hay for the winter I think but if it would be good to know my options as I'm using more than anticipated because of the weather and mud

 

[touchstone]

If it's just to top up your hay ration then I'd go for something that takes some chewing to prolong eating time if they're in; a straw chaff is pretty good and all the Hi Fi chaffs by Dengie (and similar other products) can be used to replace hay.

Small baled haylage is probably a good compromise if hay is really short as it takes a while to eat and will work out cheaper than the chaffs as a total replacer.

You could also feed sugar beet or fast fibre that will help to save hay.