2c Orchard - Small Bale

Nutrition Info:

Average As Received

• Crude Protein: 10.46%
• Digestible Energy: 0.884 Mcal/lb
• NSC: 7.83%
• ESC: 1.97%
• Starch: 1.36%

2nd Cutting Orchard – Soft, Low-NSC Grass Hay

This 2nd cutting orchard grass is a single-species forage with no alfalfa component, offering a straightforward nutritional profile for horses that do well on a grass-based diet.

At 10.46% crude protein and 0.884 Mcal/lb digestible energy, this hay sits toward the lighter end of a moderate range. NSC at 7.83% keeps it comfortably in low-sugar territory, making it a practical everyday option for horses that don't need added calories or sugar.

• Pure 2nd cutting orchard grass
• 10.46% crude protein
• Moderate digestible energy at 0.884 Mcal/lb
• Low NSC at 7.83%
• No alfalfa — simple, controlled forage

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Recommended For These Categories:

• Grazer / Pleasure Horse
• Low NSC