Can we use alfalfa hay to mulch/fertilize trees, plants and vegetables? It won't burns their roots, correct?

Oxbow’s network of hay growers follow practices of good land stewardship in order to ensure quality crops year after year, so our hay has minimal treatment of herbicides and pesticides throughout the growth cycle, with use being limited to preserving crop integrity. The withdrawal period for these applications is 30 days and most pesticides or herbicides have a 10-14 day waiting period before harvesting. These waiting periods are followed strictly by all Oxbow hay growers, ensuring the integrity and safety of all Oxbow hay crops. None of our partner growers use any herbicides in the family of picolinic acids (i.e. clopyralids, aminopyralid, picloram, triclopyr, and several others). These herbicides are known to have longer residual presence in the soils compared to other commonly used herbicides and the chemical is not broken down through the digestive process. As such, our hay would be safe to use as mulch in the garden.

Anyone use this for poultry? I heard alfalfa is good to calm down roosters.

I don’t know anything about raising chickens but as far as alfalfa goes, this is very high quality We use it for our bunny in moderation. It has a lot of protein.

Hi. I know that this may seem like a weird question,but has anyone found dead grasshoppers in their bag? It was from a different brand that I found on

I have used Oxbow hay for years and other brands too. From time to time, but rarely, I have found a dead insect, on one occasion a live cricket. I don't recall which brands. It's an agricultural product. In general, Oxbow hay is markedly better packaged. There is less dust and debris and fewer small particles in the bag.

Oxbow Animal Health Alfalfa Hay For Pets 15 Ounce

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🌱 Elevate your pet’s snack game with nature’s superfood!

PLANT BASED WELLNESS - 100% natural, allergen-free, and designed to support your pet’s digestive health.
TRUSTED TOP RANKED - Join thousands of happy pet parents with a 4.6-star rating and #2 rank in small animal treats.
ALL LIFE STAGES READY - Perfectly formulated for young, pregnant, nursing, or recovering small animals.
MESS FREE CONVENIENCE - Comes in a clean, easy-to-use bag—no fuss, no waste.
NUTRIENT PACKED POWERHOUSE - Fuel your small pet’s vitality with fiber, protein, and calcium-rich alfalfa hay.

Oxbow Animal Health Alfalfa Hay is a premium, nutrient-dense supplement designed for small herbivorous pets at all life stages. Packed with fiber, protein, and calcium, it supports growth, nursing, and overall health. Delivered in a convenient mess-free bag, this top-rated, plant-based hay is a trusted choice for pet owners seeking natural, high-quality nutrition.

Specifications

ASIN	B000T91WUE
Additional Features	Sweet, soft, high in fiber, protein, and digestible energy
Age Range Description	All Life Stages
Age range (description)	All Life Stages
Allergen Information	Abalone Free
Animal Food Diet Type	Plant-Based
Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim	High Protein
Best Sellers Rank	#1,564 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #1 in Small Animal Treats
Brand	OXBOW
Brand Name	OXBOW
Breed Recommendation	Small Breeds
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 3,041 Reviews
Dog Breed Size	Medium
Flavor	Unflavored
Flavour	Unflavored
Global Trade Identification Number	00744845402154, 00764999722335
Item Form	Granule
Item Weight	454 g
Item form	Granule
Manufacturer	Oxbow Animal Health
Manufacturer Part Number	101-101-0150
Model Number	744845402154
Number of Items	1
Occasion	Birthday
Package Size Name	Pack of 1
Pet Type	Small Animal
Product Benefits	High in fiber for growing and nursing pets
Recommended Uses For Product	Nutritional Supplement for Young or Sick Pets, Treat
Special Ingredients	Alfalfa
Special ingredients	Alfalfa
Specific Uses For Product	Growth support for small pets, Pregnancy support for small pets, Nursing support for small pets, Treat for small pets
Specific uses for product	Growth support for small pets, Pregnancy support for small pets, Nursing support for small pets, Treat for small pets Specific uses for product Growth support for small pets, Pregnancy support for small pets, Nursing support for small pets, Treat for small pets See more
Target Species	Small herbivorous mammals
UPC	764999722335 744845402154

Reviews

A**D

Safest buy but overpriced

The item arrived well sealed and smells pleasant. It's not colored and appears to be of good quality. My rabbits enjoy the leaf meanwhile my guinea pigs enjoy the stalk. If a pet refuses to eat a particular part of the item, such as the stalk, it can be cut into smaller pieces, which they often find more palatable. It tastes enjoyable to me.

6.01.2026

A**ー

Good

満足です。良かったです。今後、よろしくお願いします。以上です。

5.11.2015

M**E

Review from Benny Bunny

He absolutely loves it, crumbs and all. Of course Alfalfa is a sweet hay so he gobbles it all up. If your bunny is a little piggy like mine, he'll probably enjoy this hay. However, I will agree that for some reason Oxbow alfalfa is very crumbly. Half of the bag is hay and the other half is pretty much all grinded up hay (crumbs). The only reason I gave it 5 stars is because Benny is the one who's eating it and he seems fine with the hay, crumbs and all. I've noticed there's a newer version but it costs double the amount. I haven't bought the newer version because I think it's too pricy plus it's the same amount as this one. Hmm

28.05.2017

C**N

Oxbow Alafalfa hay

Toute la gamme Oxbow à la maison mais nos chinchillas sont assez difficiles celui ci pas vraiment dans les favoris...

19.03.2017

H**N

Love quality hay.

I bought this a couple of years ago when I rescued a pair of pregnant sow guinea-pigs. They loved it, and so did their pups! Vital for all young guinea-pig and rabbits until the age of 6 months.

12.12.2014

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