Oxbow Oat Hay is a hand-selected forage hay for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and other small herbivores. It's harvested fresh from Oxbow's farms before the oat develops into seed, leaving savoury husks that small animals find more interesting than standard hay alone.

Hay should make up the majority of any small herbivore's diet — it provides the long-strand fibre needed for digestive health, the constant chewing required for dental wear, and the foraging activity that keeps the animal mentally stimulated. Oat hay specifically delivers a different texture and flavour profile from the standard Timothy, useful for variety in a long-term diet or for tempting fussy eaters back onto hay. Vet-recommended for small herbivores. Available in 425g bags.

Oxbow is the brand most Australian exotic vets default to for small-animal hay, and the oat variety is the everyday alternative or rotation partner to Timothy. Owners with rabbits or guinea pigs that have started rejecting their usual hay often find swapping in oat hay for a few days resets interest.