--- product_id: 548718547 title: "Alfalfa Hay - Dried Natural Alfalfa Hay for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, and Ferrets - Protein and Fiber Rich Food for Small Animals - Healthy Pet Food" brand: "high desert" price: "$61.97" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "High Desert" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/548718547-alfalfa-hay-dried-natural-alfalfa-hay-for-rabbits-guinea-pigs store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Protein & fiber rich Sustainably hand-packed Supports muscle & bone growth Alfalfa Hay - Dried Natural Alfalfa Hay for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, and Ferrets - Protein and Fiber Rich Food for Small Animals - Healthy Pet Food **Brand:** high desert **Price:** $61.97 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌱 Elevate your pet’s diet with nature’s superfood—because they deserve the best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Alfalfa Hay - Dried Natural Alfalfa Hay for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, and Ferrets - Protein and Fiber Rich Food for Small Animals - Healthy Pet Food by high desert - **How much does it cost?** $61.97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/548718547-alfalfa-hay-dried-natural-alfalfa-hay-for-rabbits-guinea-pigs) ## Best For - high desert enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted high desert brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted Legacy Quality:** Grown by 4th generation farmers since 1918, ensuring consistent premium quality and natural sweetness every time. - • **Tailored for Young Pets:** Optimized nutrition for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and ferrets under 7 months, supporting healthy development. - • **Farm-to-Feeder Freshness:** Hand-packed in breathable, eco-friendly boxes that double as a hay feeder—freshness and sustainability in one. - • **Premium Protein Powerhouse:** Fuel your pet’s growth with nutrient-dense alfalfa hay rich in protein, fiber, calcium, and healthy fats. - • **Gentle on Sensitive Systems:** Low dust and allergen-friendly, perfect for pets and owners with sensitivities—no more sneezing fits! ## Overview High Desert’s Alfalfa Hay is a sustainably grown, protein and fiber-rich natural food designed specifically for young small animals like rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and ferrets. Hand-packed in breathable cardboard boxes that preserve freshness and double as feeders, this premium hay supports muscle and bone growth, aids digestion, and is low in dust to minimize allergens. Trusted by generations of farmers, it delivers consistent quality and a naturally sweet taste that pets love. ## Description KEEP YOUR SMALL PETS HAPPY AND HEALTHY WITH FINEST ALFALFA HAY Pets deserve the best nutrition and care. Especially, when they are small and rapidly growing, it is vital to choose the best food to support their nutrition demands. We, at ‘High Desert Small Animal Feed' are committed to the nourishment and well-being of your small pets. Rich in Vitamins, Proteins, Calcium, Fats, and Fiber, our green Alfalfa hay is a perfect food for young rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and ferrets. It promotes appetite, aids in digestion, and helps the animals grow healthy muscles and bones. It's high calcium content also makes it a great supplement for pregnant and nursing rabbits. The sweet taste and nice smell are relished by pets of all ages. Best suited for guinea pigs younger than 6 months, baby rabbits younger than 7 months, and chinchillas younger than a year. Make sure that you transition your older pets to grass hay slowly after they turn 7 months. Although it can't be the main food, you can feed this to the bigger animals as an occasional treat or supplement. WHAT’S INCLUDED: (1) Alfalfa Hay PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Quantity: 1lb Color: Green Packaging: Cardboard FROM SEED TO FEED - GROWN WITH PET’S NEEDS IN MIND Since 1918, our family has been invested in the farming business and we are the fourth generation that has mastered the art of growing Alfalfa. We grow, inspect, harvest, and hand-pack the chopped alfalfa hay stacks in breathable cardboard boxes to retain its freshness. The boxes can also double up as hay feeder or hay bedding for baby rabbits as our Alfalfa is super tender and soft to sleep in. With little to no dust, this large box of rabbit hay will last you a while and keep your baby pet healthy and happy. Review: Doesn't trigger my asthma like store bought hay - This is not cheap alfalfa hay, so I was dismayed at the size of the box when it arrived. I needn't have been as we are only now running out--after 8 weeks. They really pack it into the box, so you get more than you think (compared to the big box alfalfa hay). You definitely get value for your money. I am back today to get on the subscription plan because this stuff is just SO.MUCH.BETTER than store bought. The quality is excellent with the hay being very fresh. It's weed free, bright green, smells lovely and has no off odors, mildew or mold. I have terrible allergies (which are not made happy by a guinea pig in the house!), but this hay does not trigger my asthma like dusty, store bought alfalfa does. And while there are wisps and straggly bits of plant material, there is very little dust. We use a tiny, wooden hay rick contraption to hold the hay, keeping it both contained as well as out of the shavings and poop zone. [Seen on desertcart, search "andwe Hay Feeder Less Wasted Wooden Food Feeding Rack for Rabbit Guinea Pig Chinchilla - Standing Pet-self Feeding Hay Manager"] Dumpling free feeds as he needs to, and seems very happy with his new alfalfa supply. Review: Very dusty, barely edible 🐰 - I was very upset with the quality of the hay. It was quite literally dust and the shortest pieces. Not leafy at all. My bunny was sneezing nonstop :/ I only got this since I ran out of my usual brand, so I only used this for a day. But my bunnies were not interested in this much at all. But shipping was very fast, so I was pleased with that! ## Features - BEST NUTRITION FOR YOUR GROWING PET: Packed with protein, energy, and calcium, this nutritious legume called Alfalfa is an excellent food for small animals. This naturally sweet hay is highly palatable for animals and it's phytonutrients promotes a healthy appetite and meet the diet needs of your fast-growing little pet. - ALFALFA - NO ADDITIVES: Grown naturally from premium Alfalfa seeds in the high desert with sustainable agriculture practices and hand-packed freshly in breathable boxes to prevent exposure to sunlight. The cardboard box can also be used as a hay feeder for your little bunnies. - RIGHT AMOUNT OF PROTEIN AND FIBER: Unlike the Orchard grass or Timothy hay, Alfalfa hay has a high proportion of protein, fiber, calcium, and healthy fats that supports muscle and bone growth for young animals. It is easy on their tummy, helps them gain weight while maintaining a healthy digestive system. - GREAT FOR YOUNG PETS: Good smell, good taste and the right blend of nutrition makes it an ideal guinea pig food, and perfect hay for rabbits, Chinchillas, and ferrets. Best suited for animals younger than 7 months. While it can't be the main diet for older pets, it can still be fed as an occasional treat for adult rabbits as well. - SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: Grown, inspected, and harvested by 4th generation farmers who have mastered the art of growing Alfalfa. From seed to feed, we keep your pet’s needs in mind and assure 100% premium quality and consistency in every pack of hay that we ship out. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08FMXZWPM | | Additional Features | Naturally Sweet Taste, Sustainably Grown, Hand-Packed in Breathable Boxes | | Age Range Description | All Life Stages | | Age range (description) | All Life Stages | | Animal Food Diet Type | Plant-Based | | Best Sellers Rank | #30,957 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #237 in Small Animal Food | | Brand | High Desert | | Brand Name | High Desert | | Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds | | Container Type | Carton | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 465 Reviews | | Dog Breed Size | Small | | Flavor | Rabbit | | Flavour | Rabbit | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00856848007400 | | Item Form | Flake | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | Item form | Flake | | Manufacturer | High Desert Small Animal Feed | | Number of Items | 1 | | Occasion | Birthday | | Pet Type | Small Animal | | Product Benefits | Supports growth and aids digestion in young pets | | Recommended Uses For Product | Young, Growing Small Pets, Animals who are pregnant or nursing | | Special Ingredients | alfalfa | | Special ingredients | alfalfa | | Specific Uses For Product | Young, Growing Small Pets, Animals who are pregnant or nursing | | Specific uses for product | Young, Growing Small Pets, Animals who are pregnant or nursing | | Target Species | Rabbit | | UPC | 856848007400 | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** All Life Stages - **Brand:** High Desert - **Flavour:** Rabbit - **Item form:** Flake - **Specific uses for product:** Young, Growing Small Pets, Animals who are pregnant or nursing ## Images ![Alfalfa Hay - Dried Natural Alfalfa Hay for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, and Ferrets - Protein and Fiber Rich Food for Small Animals - Healthy Pet Food - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wPrFOi+2L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Do you use pesticides Or herbicides? Is it organic?** A: The hay that we offer is pesticide-free. We would like to add that a common misconception is that organic means pesticide-free, however, this is not the case at all. Organic does not mean pesticide-free and pesticide-free does not mean organic. Since the term organic is merely a marketing label that is arbitrary and the requirements vary widely from state to state, we don't want to restrict the tools available to us to preserve our farm's sustainability. We pride ourselves in using sustainable farming techniques such as using compost as fertilizer, grazing, crop rotations, testing our soils, and using one-pass tillage implements in order to minimize our farm's carbon emissions. **Q: What is the best way to store the Alfalfa Hay?** A: The best way to store Alfalfa Hay is to fold the flaps of the cardboard box over one another and put the box in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Airtight packaging is not recommended. Hay should be able to breathe to avoid molding or fermentation. **Q: It it normal for the hay to feel extremly dry? I purchased a 1lb box ans compared to other hay that comes in a bag it is extremly dry.** A: Hi Brandon, we are sorry that you were not satisfied with our hay. We see that we did not get off on the right foot but we think that if you give us a chance we can make it up to you. We are not perfect but we are always learning and striving to be a little bit better each day than we were the day before. One thing our great-grandpa passed down through the generations was admitting our mistakes and taking ownership of them. Please reach out to us at tania@highdesertfeeds.com and we are more than happy to hear how we can improve and we will do our level best to make things right. Growing alfalfa is our livelihood and our family has learned a lot from farming alfalfa on the same ground through the generations. However, we admit that we are new to the small animal market and we are constantly improving our product and our processes as we make mistakes, receive feedback, and grow. **Q: Ferrets are Carnivores why are they listed on this product, also it's not good for adult rabbits either?** A: Dont feed it to your ferrets or adult bunnies. All adult bunnies come from baby bunnies. Alfalfa is imperative to Young rabbits. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Doesn't trigger my asthma like store bought hay *by J***E on 8 December 2020* This is not cheap alfalfa hay, so I was dismayed at the size of the box when it arrived. I needn't have been as we are only now running out--after 8 weeks. They really pack it into the box, so you get more than you think (compared to the big box alfalfa hay). You definitely get value for your money. I am back today to get on the subscription plan because this stuff is just SO.MUCH.BETTER than store bought. The quality is excellent with the hay being very fresh. It's weed free, bright green, smells lovely and has no off odors, mildew or mold. I have terrible allergies (which are not made happy by a guinea pig in the house!), but this hay does not trigger my asthma like dusty, store bought alfalfa does. And while there are wisps and straggly bits of plant material, there is very little dust. We use a tiny, wooden hay rick contraption to hold the hay, keeping it both contained as well as out of the shavings and poop zone. [Seen on Amazon, search "andwe Hay Feeder Less Wasted Wooden Food Feeding Rack for Rabbit Guinea Pig Chinchilla - Standing Pet-self Feeding Hay Manager"] Dumpling free feeds as he needs to, and seems very happy with his new alfalfa supply. ### ⭐ Very dusty, barely edible 🐰 *by N***M on 7 June 2026* I was very upset with the quality of the hay. It was quite literally dust and the shortest pieces. Not leafy at all. My bunny was sneezing nonstop :/ I only got this since I ran out of my usual brand, so I only used this for a day. But my bunnies were not interested in this much at all. But shipping was very fast, so I was pleased with that! ### ⭐⭐⭐ Poor condition: ( *by R***N on 2 January 2026* Both of my guinea pigs did not care for this very much a little like a bunch of yard-raking's, poor condition. ## Frequently Bought Together - High Desert Alfalfa Hay - Dried Natural Alfalfa Hay for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, and Ferrets - Protein and Fiber Rich Food for Small Animals - Healthy Pet Food - Kaytee Alfalfa Cubes for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and Other Small Animals, 15 oz - Oxbow Essentials Young Rabbit Food, All Natural Rabbit Pellets, High Energy & Calcium, Made in the USA, All Natural Vitamins & Minerals, Veterinarian Recommended, 5 lb --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/548718547-alfalfa-hay-dried-natural-alfalfa-hay-for-rabbits-guinea-pigs](https://www.desertcart.us/products/548718547-alfalfa-hay-dried-natural-alfalfa-hay-for-rabbits-guinea-pigs) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-13*