
All our packaging
is recyclable.

Postage is £4.95. Same day despatch
on orders placed before 1pm,
weekdays.

No-one wants an unhappy pet.
Contact us on info@littlehayco.com
if you need support with your order.

We use a unique process to
ensure consistent quality of our
premium hay. See details.
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Mixed Tasting Samples
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Cotswold Sweet Hay
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Silky Soft Hay
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Timothy Hay
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Meadow Hay
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Irresistible Hamster hay from the heart of the Cotswolds
Our exceptional hay is ideal for hamsters to gnaw and nest, with the perfect balance of nutritional content, moisture, and farm-fresh scent.
Fibrous, flavoursome hay is essential to keep hamsters’ teeth and digestion healthy, packed with beneficial natural minerals. We offer a range of delicious natural hays to suit the tastes of even the most particular pets.
Hamster Hay FAQs

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What makes Little Hay Co hay different?
Regular hay is made outside in the field which risks getting rained on to greatly reduce quality, staying near soil after harvest for too long and being infected by spores and getting bleached in the sun.
At The Little Hay Co we cut the grass conventionally and leave it in the sun for 24 hours - but then we pick it up loose and dry it with dehumidified air in our specially built hay drying barn prior to packaging it up for you.
The difference in quality from most other hays is clear to see - and all grown, made and packaged on our farm in the Cotswolds, UK.
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What are the different cuts of hay you sell?
We sell a variety of cuts, including first, second and third cut and these encompass differing textures, grasses and hardness.
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Why do you use different grasses?
In nature your hamster would naturally graze throughout the four seasons, during which grasses taste different and have different textures. This variety is what we replicate for you, but try to offer your hamster the Spring to Autumn choice as Winter grasses are not always very appetising.
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Why do you grow different grasses?
We grow different grasses to suit your hamster’s needs but also due to different species ripening at different times, it also extends our harvest window as we endeavour to make enough to keep you stocked up all year round.
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How do you control and ensure the quality at Little Hay Co throughout the year?
We tend our pastures very carefully throughout the year to ensure that they are in tip top condition when it comes to harvest. By use of the hay drying barn we then preserve this quality, even in the most British of summers! We make enough stock to store over the winter to provide you wherever possible a steady supply. In Spring we start our harvest all over again to bring you a fresh supply.
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Which type of hay should I buy?
Timothy Hay is quite a hard hay with deliciously large seed heads. It is good for nutrition and dental care.
Silky Soft Hay is not quite so hard as Timothy but slightly more nutritious.
Cotswold Sweet Hay is very, very palatable but offers less wear on the teeth - great to build condition, great to burrow in and great to hide and sleep in. This is often the most sought after hay.
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How much hay should I feed my hamster?
The general rule is to feed your hamster the same volume of hay as their furry bodies are - but as always do consult your vet if you have detailed questions on your individual pet.
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What else should I feed my hamster as well as hay?
Hamster like treats, but this should be no more than 15% of their diet. Without this balance of 15% treats to 85% hay dental and digestive problems can occur. If you notice any worrying symptoms, please consult your vet.
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What are the key benefits of high quality hay for my pet?
If you cannot feed enough hay to your pet, its teeth and digestive system will suffer. As hamsters are notoriously selective (even fussy!) it's ideal to offer them the best choice you can to encourage a regulated and balanced daily consumption of their own volition. We want your hamster to be excited to see our hay each day!
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How long will it take for my order to arrive?
Orders placed before 1pm weekdays will be sent for next day delivery, excluding bank holidays and weekends.
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Which carrier will deliver my order?
DPD are our chosen carrier
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My order has arrived damaged, who should I contact?
Please contact the office on 07512 723 937 or email info@littlehayco.com
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What is your refund & exchange policy?
We welcome your feedback and are happy to provide a no quibble replacement if there is dissatisfaction. If we cannot correct an issue, of course we will refund you. This works for only one incident a year - more than that and we will arrange with you a collection of the product to provide both parties with a better understanding.
If your question isn’t answered above, please email our team and we will be happy to help: info@littlehayco.com
Nutritional Breakdown of Hay and Grass*
Cotswold Sweet/Rye | Timothy | Silky | Meadow | |
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Moisture | 9.0% | 9.0% | 12.5% | 10.5% |
Crude protein | 6.7% | 4.7% | 10.6% | 6.1% |
Oil | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
Ash | 6.2% | 4.9% | 8.4% | 6.1% |
Sugars | 6.7% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
Calcium | 35% | 21% | 46% | 30% |
Crude Fibre | 23.9% | 29.8% | 22% | 30.1% |
DE | 8MJ/KG | 7.5MJ/KG | 9.5MJ/KG | 9.0MJ/KG |


Refined UK Hay Production for Happy Hamsters
The Little Hay Co. uses a unique process to produce the finest quality hay for small pets, with precise controls to ensure every bale is consistently free from dust and spores that can be harmful to hamsters and other rodents.
Premium hay is rich in flavour, taste, minerals, scent, and moisture, without any dusty residue. As a significant part of the nutritional needs of small species, picking an outstanding hay farmed and baled here in the Cotswolds is the best way to care for pets and livestock, ensuring they have the right level of nutrition.
Our experienced team uses innovative production solutions to retain those all-important features that make a difference to pet wellbeing – and we have refined our techniques to produce equally fantastic bales all year round, regardless of the weather.
Not sure yet or just getting started?
Every pet is different and will prefer different hay types. Why not start with our sample pack?
Mixed Tasting Samples
A smaller way to sample our delicious Hay. Each pack contains 3 samples with each variety of our Hay:
This is a great way to find out which type of our delicious Hays your furry friend prefers.
Naturally our small friends would be out foraging and sampling a variety of grasses throughout the day and our mixed boxes are a perfect way to replicate this in a domesticated environment.




