Quick answer

Choose 2nd Cutting Timothy Hay for healthy adult small animals that need balanced nutrition and a medium texture. Choose Premium Ultra-Soft Timothy Hay for picky eaters, older pets, or those with dental issues who prefer a softer, leafier hay.

Texture and nutrition differences

The main difference between these two timothy hays is texture and nutritional profile. 2nd Cutting Timothy Hay has a soft stem, medium amount of flowery heads, and is considered the gold standard for healthy adult small animals. Premium Ultra-Soft Timothy Hay is remarkably soft and leafy, making it ideal for picky eaters or pets with trouble eating.

Which hay is right for your pet?

If your rabbit or guinea pig is healthy and enjoys a mix of stems and leaves, 2nd Cutting Timothy Hay provides the perfect ratio of nutrients. If your pet is a picky eater, older, or has dental problems, the ultra-soft, leafy texture of Premium Ultra-Soft Timothy Hay may encourage them to eat more.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • 2nd Cutting Timothy Hay: Best for healthy adult small animals needing balanced nutrition. Medium texture with soft stems and flowery heads.
  • Premium Ultra-Soft Timothy Hay: Best for picky eaters, older pets, or those with dental issues. Ultra-soft and leafy, with no tough stems.
  • Not sure which to choose?: Start with a small bag of each to see which texture your pet prefers. Many owners mix both for variety. Consider mixing both hays to provide texture variety and encourage consistent eating.

Product facts

  • 2nd Cutting Timothy Hay: 2nd Cutting Timothy Hay is considered the “gold standard” for healthy adult small animals, with the perfect ratio of nutrients for health maintenance. It provides balanced fiber and protein for daily health maintenance in rabbits and guinea pigs.

    2nd Cutting Timothy Hay

    2nd Cutting Timothy Hay

  • Premium Ultra-Soft Timothy Hay: Premium Ultra-Soft Timothy Hay is the softest, leafiest and highest quality hay on the market, designed for picky eaters or pets with trouble eating. The ultra-soft texture makes it easier for older or dental-issue pets to chew and enjoy their hay.

    Premium Ultra-Soft Timothy Hay

    Premium Ultra-Soft Timothy Hay

Which hay fits your pet?

Best for

  • Healthy adult rabbits and guinea pigs needing balanced nutrition: 2nd Cutting Timothy Hay
  • Picky eaters, older pets, or those with dental issues: Premium Ultra-Soft Timothy Hay

Not for

  • Pets that need a high-fiber, low-protein diet (e.g., overweight or prone to obesity): both hays are moderate in nutrition
  • Pets that prefer a very coarse, stem-heavy hay: consider 1st cutting timothy hay instead