ABOUT Alpha Hay Farm Straw Products
Straw is well known for its high fiber and is often used as a top source of roughage and filler in animal diets. We offer a selection of premium straw products to provide the best quality feed that supports the nutrition of both young and mature livestock.
Our Straw Selection
Rye Grass Straw
Baled immediately following the seed harvest, this high fiber and economically priced roughage is commonly used as nutritious livestock feed. It provides an affordable and efficient source of dietary fiber for various types of farm animals, making it a valuable component in animal husbandry and feeding programs.
Fescue Grass Straw
As a type of straw characterized by its coarser and thicker stems, Fescue Grass Straw has gained considerable popularity among dairy farmers due to its durability and effectiveness as a feed option. Additionally, it is widely and successfully utilized in the beef market, where it serves as a reliable and nutritious feed source for cattle.
Orchard Grass Straw
Similar to Rye and Fescue, Orchard Grass Straw serves as an excellent form of roughage or filler. It features a slightly coarser stem compared to other grasses, making it a highly valued source of dietary fiber. This type of straw is widely recognized and sought after, especially in the export market, due to its quality and effectiveness in providing essential fiber.
Blue Grass Straw
Blue Grass Straw is known for having the highest feed value among all types of grass straws available, making it an excellent choice for livestock. It is especially popular and widely used for feeding both dairy cows and beef cattle due to its superior nutritional qualities and palatability.
EXPORT Straw
Alpha Hay Farm is a leading and trusted exporter of high-quality hay and straw. We provide premium hay that meets top standards and is delivered on time to our customers. We serve many countries around the world, shipping hundreds of thousands of carefully packed products each year to meet global demand.
FAQs
Find detailed answers to our most common queries about our Straw quality, benefits, and ordering with ease.
Bluegrass Straw and Orchard Grass Straw are two different types of forage that serve specific dietary needs for livestock and pets.
Bluegrass Straw, derived from bluegrass plants, is recognized for its fine texture and paler color. It is often lower in nutritional value compared to other straws but is valued for its softness, making it suitable for bedding and as a light forage option.
In contrast, Orchard Grass Straw is sourced from orchard grass, known for its thicker, coarser texture and higher fiber content. This type of straw provides a more balanced nutritional profile, promoting healthy digestion and maintaining overall gut health in animals.
Orchard Grass Straw is an excellent choice for adult herbivores and is commonly used for bedding, as it offers better insulation and comfort. Both types of straw play important roles, but their distinct characteristics cater to different needs in animal care and nutrition.
Horse owners have discovered that straws are highly beneficial for their animals, as they promote better hydration, support natural chewing behavior, encourage slower eating, and help maintain dental health.
Additionally, using straws can reduce dust intake, making them especially excellent for horses with respiratory sensitivities or allergies, offering a safe and comfortable option for their feeding needs.
A horse needs a sufficient amount of straw each day to support its digestive health and provide roughage. Typically, horses require about 5 to 10 pounds of straw daily, depending on their size and activity level.
Feeding straw as part of a horse’s diet helps maintain gut motility and prevents boredom. We are committed to supplying high-quality straw year-round to ensure horses receive a consistent and safe source of roughage.
Straws themselves do not directly impact an animal’s digestive health, but the way animals consume their feed and water through straws can influence digestion. Proper hydration is essential for maintaining a healthy digestive system, and using straws can encourage animals to drink adequate amounts of water.
However, it is important to ensure that animals are drinking clean water through straws to avoid introducing contaminants that could disrupt digestion. Additionally, the method of feeding, including the use of straws for liquid supplements or medications, should be gentle to prevent stress or injury to the digestive tract.
Overall, while straws play a minor role, they contribute to supporting digestive health by facilitating proper hydration and safe administration of feed additives.