SUSTAINING
Orchard Grass - Alfalfa Blend
Crude Protein < 15%
SUSTAINING
Orchard Grass - Alfalfa Blend
Crude Protein < 15%
What Is Sustaining Hay?
Our sustaining Hay Blend is a carefully balanced mix of orchard grass and alfalfa, grown using regenerative farming practices that prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and long-term productivity, without sacrificing nutrition.
This blend is designed for animal owners who care not only about what they feed, but how it’s grown.
By combining deep-rooted perennial grasses with nitrogen-fixing legumes, Sustaining Hay supports:
Consistent, moderate nutrition
Healthy digestion and dental wear
Lower environmental impact per bale
It’s hay that nourishes animals and the land that grows it.
What Is Sustaining Hay?
Our sustaining Hay Blend is a carefully balanced mix of orchard grass and alfalfa, grown using regenerative farming practices that prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and long-term productivity, without sacrificing nutrition.
This blend is designed for animal owners who care not only about what they feed, but how it’s grown.
By combining deep-rooted perennial grasses with nitrogen-fixing legumes, Sustaining Hay supports:
Consistent, moderate nutrition
Healthy digestion and dental wear
Lower environmental impact per bale
It’s hay that nourishes animals and the land that grows it.
Why Orchard Grass + Alfalfa
Is a Sustainable Pairing
🌾 Orchard Grass
Deep root systems improve soil structure and water retention
Slower maturity promotes consistent fiber levels
Ideal for maintaining gut health and steady energy
🌾 Alfalfa
Naturally fixes nitrogen, reducing need for synthetic inputs
Adds plant protein, calcium, and essential minerals
Supports regrowth and long-term pasture productivity
Together, they create a self-supporting system that feeds animals
while rebuilding soil fertility year after year.
Why Orchard Grass + Alfalfa
Is a Sustainable Pairing
🌾 Orchard Grass
Deep root systems improve soil structure and water retention
Slower maturity promotes consistent fiber levels
Ideal for maintaining gut health and steady energy
🌾 Alfalfa
Naturally fixes nitrogen, reducing need for synthetic inputs
Adds plant protein, calcium, and essential minerals
Supports regrowth and long-term pasture productivity
Together, they create a self-supporting system that feeds animals
while rebuilding soil fertility year after year.
Nutritional Value
Lab-tested each cutting. Values may vary slightly by harvest
Nutritional Value
Lab-tested each cutting. Values may vary slightly by harvest
Consider Using Sustaining Hay for:
Farms focused on soil regeneration and closed-loop systems
Rabbits needing clean, consistent forage
Adult horses in light work or pasture rotation
Goat and sheep on maintenance or light production
Consider Using Sustaining Hay for:
Farms focused on soil regeneration and closed-loop systems
Rabbits needing clean, consistent forage
Adult horses in light work or pasture rotation
Goat and sheep on maintenance or light production
Why Sustaining Hay?
Grown using regenerative, soil-first practices
Balanced nutrition without excess protein or sugars
Supports long-term pasture health and carbon sequestration
Lower input farming = cleaner forage
Soft, leafy texture animals clean up eagerly
This blend is ideal when you want responsible nutrition without extremes, no overfeeding, no depletion, no shortcuts.
Why Sustaining Hay?
Grown using regenerative, soil-first practices
Balanced nutrition without excess protein or sugars
Supports long-term pasture health and carbon sequestration
Lower input farming = cleaner forage
Soft, leafy texture animals clean up eagerly
This blend is ideal when you want responsible nutrition without extremes, no overfeeding, no depletion, no shortcuts.
Feeding Directions
Free-choice for most adult animals on maintenance diets
Ideal as a primary forage or mixed with pasture
Adjust intake for animals in higher production stages
⚠️ For late gestation, heavy lactation, or rapid weight gain, consider Performance Blend.
Feeding Directions
Free-choice for most adult animals on maintenance diets
Ideal as a primary forage or mixed with pasture
Adjust intake for animals in higher production stages
⚠️ For late gestation, heavy lactation, or rapid weight gain, consider Performance Blend.
Additional Insights
Potential Drawbacks or Warnings
Excess calcium and protein can cause urinary issues like bladder stones in adult rabbits or obesity in easy-keeper horses, so include disclaimers against long-term use for matures. Monitor for blister beetles in some regions, which are toxic
Feeding Guidelines
Offer unlimited access for young rabbits (switch to grass hay by 6-7 months), or 1-2% of body weight daily for horses, mixed with grass for balance. Introduce gradually over 7-10 days to avoid digestive upset.
Sourcing and Quality Tips
Look for vibrant green color, leafy texture, and a fresh, sweet aroma with minimal dust. Opt for second or third cuttings for higher quality; organic options reduce pesticide exposure. Seasonal availability peaks in spring/summer.
Comparison to Other Hays
Unlike timothy (lower protein), this blend is richer but less suitable for maintenance than mixed grasses.
Feed Animals. Restore Land
Sustaining Hay Blend supports healthy animals today
and healthy fields for generations to come.
Feed Animals. Restore Land
Sustaining Hay Blend
supports healthy animals today
and healthy fields for generations
to come.
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