Hay for rats provides bedding material, chewing enrichment and opportunities for digging and foraging. It helps keep their environment interesting.

The best hay for rats is soft, clean and safe to chew. Meadow Hay is ideal for nest building and bedding, offering a warm and comfortable texture. Timothy Hay adds a coarser option for chewing and enrichment activities. Mixing the two can give your rats variety and encourage natural behaviours like burrowing and foraging. All of our rat hay is carefully packed to stay fresh, free from dust and ready to use.

Some rats may nibble on hay, but most use it for bedding and enrichment rather than as a main food source.

Only use hay that is fresh, clean and dust-free. Avoid hay that is mouldy, sharp or has been treated with chemicals.

Yes. It’s soft, comfortable and perfect for nest building. Always check it’s free from harmful plants.

Yes. Timothy hay is safe for chewing and can help prevent boredom in their enclosure.

Scatter it around for digging, pile it in corners for nesting or stuff it into tubes and toys for foraging activities.

Replace whenever it becomes wet, soiled or flattened, which is usually at least once a week.

We provide fresh, dust-extracted hay that’s hand-packed for safety and quality, making it ideal for gerbil nesting, digging and chewing. Check out our Happy Hay reviews to see what customers say about their experience with our products.