What is Bermuda Hay?
Choosing the right kind of hay for your animal is no easy task. You have to go through a thorough process of what kind your animal needs; for example, if your horse has a problem with the digestive system, it is best to avoid hay with very high fiber content. When looking for the perfect hay, the primary goal should be to match your animal’s health and nutrition requirements to that of the feed.
Coastal Bermuda grass is best to make hay for animal fodder because other types of Bermuda grass do not have the height required to make good bales.
Amongst many reasons to use this type, is because it’s cheaper for production. But also for buyers when compared to other kinds of hay. To note, this does not mean that the quality of the hay is compromised due to its low cost. As we have said, we only get the best for your furry friends.
This type is very popular warm-season hay that is perennial. Hay producers and suppliers tend to opt for perennial crops due to their high yield and low maintenance. In most cases, this hay is mixed with Alfalfa Hay to feed competition horses. Alfalfa hay is high in nutrition, and Bermuda is high in fiber content, making it a good mix for their nutrition requirements.
It’s good for weight loss training and foundered horses especially for those getting their horses ready for competition season.
Horses who are also not in need of a very high protein diet can benefit from this type.
Our product is filled with vitamins such as vitamin D and VitaminA, plus phosphorous and calcium suitable for the animal’s diet. Keep in mind, if you are struggling to get your horse to gain weight, then this product is not the right option for you. Since this type of hay has a very high fiber content, it is better for those looking to lose weight rather than gain.
The fiber in the hay helps your animals feel fuller, along with adequate nutrition, so you will always have healthy animals on your farm. The best way to incorporate this type into your animals’ diet is to mix it with other grass and hay, which are easier to digest. Experienced farmers suggest that mixing Bermuda with Alfalfa is the best option because it balances out the nutritional values in the diet.
For those getting their horses ready for completion season, this product is good for weight loss training and foundered horses. Those horses who are also not in need of a very high protein diet can benefit from Bermuda hay.
Bermuda hay is filled with vitamins such as vitamin D and VitaminA, plus phosphorous and calcium suitable for the animal’s diet.
Keep in mind that if you are struggling to get your horse to gain weight, Bermuda is not the right option for you. Since this type of hay has very high fiber content, it is better for those looking to lose weight rather than gain.
The fiber in the hay helps your animals feel fuller, along with adequate nutrition, so you will always have healthy animals on your farm. The best way to incorporate Bermuda hay into your animals’ diet is to mix it with other grass and hay, which are easier to digest. Experienced farmers suggest that mixing Bermuda hay with Alfalfa hay is the best option because it balances out the nutritional values in the diet.
Producers have to ensure that Bermuda hay is not made out of crops harvested when mature. The crops have high fiber content if this is done, making it hard to digest after consuming it. Typically, it’s always mixed with other grass or legume hay to get the proper needed nutrients. This will also reduce the high fiber content and replace it with high nutrients, which will help with better digestion and protein ingestion.
Bermuda crops tend to be very tolerant to harsh conditions such as heavy grazing pressure, fluctuating rainfall, and acidic soil. They can still give you a high yield despite the challenging environment, which is why Bermuda is famous among producers.
Teff hay, like Alfalfa Hay, is a perennial crop that is grown during the warm seasons. In fact, the harvest and growth of both types of crops are similar, and the Teff crop is mainly cultivated for livestock use and hay production.
Animals seem to love this crop due to the high palatability of the leafy stems it grows. Plus, it is high in protein and very nutritional for animals with health problems. Teff hay is fast growing and high yielding, which is why many hay suppliers like to harvest Teff hay for the feed value.
The primary purpose of cultivating Alfalfa is as a forage crop used for grazing and hay. You can also use it for silage, cover crop, and green manure. Among all the perennial forages, Alfalfa has the best value for feed and is, thus, the most grown crop for pasture forage.
This hay is an effective content in many animal rations, especially for breeding animals, growing animals like broodmares and adult working horses.