It is the most original and natural hay you can imagine. Of course it is coming from nature protection areas: Untreated with fertilizers or pesticides, they are the home to a diversity of plants and herbs that no ordinary meadow can reach.
But even nature-protected meadows have to be mown (at a late cutting time), as this is the only way to maintain the diversity of plants, making them attractive for animals.
This is all part of the bunny sustainability cycle. We mow the nature-protected meadows so that the animals can continue to find valuable food and, in doing so, we gain hay with a unique quality, composition and structure.
- unique plants and variety of herbs
- finest flower and herb parts
- varied taste
- from untreated meadows
- gently dried in warm air - Co2 neutral
- long, crsip stems
Ingredients:
Hay from nature conservation meadows, carrots*, tomatoes*, celery* (vegetables 8%)
From the meadow into the bag...
- Nature conservation meadows
The unique variety of plants is characteristic for nature conservation meadows and, therefore, is particularly attractive for the animals. It goes without saying that these areas may not be treated with fertilisers or sprays – nature conservation meadows are really untouched.
- Mowing to preserve the variety of plants
Regular mowing is important to preserve the variety of plants. If this is neglected, a monoculture would arise. Few species of plants would assert themselves, and the variety would not exist any longer. These meadows would be unattractive for many animals - as a habitat and as a source of food. Therefore, we are active here, so that the natural habitats continue to remain attractive for the animals in all respects.The meadows are not mown before the middle of June - so that any breeding animals are not disturbed. The nature conservation meadows are examined by experts who officially approve the mowing.
- CO2-neutral drying in warm air
After the mowing, the hay – now compressed into bales – is, so to speak, subjected to a wellness treatment. It is very gently dried by warm air in an environmentally friendly CO2-neutral procedure. Thus, the natural colour, the varied taste and the many fine plant and herb parts survive. That is unique!
- hand-picked and packed by hand in hay-fresh bags
Here, work by hand is important. The hay is carefully loosened and the paper bags are carefully filled by hand with all the finest plant and herb parts, as well as the long, crisp stems. The hay-fresh bags are something quite special. Just a small window provides a view of the fantastic hay. Thus, you can get a good impression of the quality. On the other hand, the contents is protected from bleaching and the fine holes provide optimum air circulation. The hay is perfectly stored and reaches the hay rack with all its quality.
Hay produced in South Africa are traditionally sun-dried whilst leading hay manufacturers such as Bunny Nature in Germany are using the latest developments in technology to produce high quality feeding hay.
Why is Bunny Nature hay machine-dried indoors?
Using a gentle machine drying process that is Co2 neutral to produce hay provides a range of advantages:
- The harvesting process is less dependent on the weather, and therefore easier to plan.
- More of the nutrients remain preserved in the hay which therefore requires you to feed less to provide ideal maintenance. This is a considerable cost advantage of machine-dried hay.
- The animals are also healthier, the vet bills lower.
- The quality of the hay is clear to be seen: even after drying, it preserves a colour and smell that makes it seem freshly mown. This also attests to the hay’s nutritional value: 5% more protein content and lower in sugars.