Oxbow works diligently to ensure that the products we are providing meet the needs of Oxbow pets and pet parents. This not only includes options in product variety but also product size selection. Oxbow offers both a smaller bagged hay option as well as a larger boxed "bulk" hay option in select skus for our customers. Both sizes are sourced from the same hay fields and offer the same premium nutrition for your pet. However, there are some key differences to be aware of when determining which option is best for your family.:
- Bulk hay offerings (25 and 50 lb sizes) are an excellent choice for multi-pet households and offer a lower price point per pound when compared to our bagged hay varieties
- Bulk hay products are hand-packaged but not hand-sorted by our trained staff during packaging, meaning you will naturally see more variability in both hay characteristics and the presence of foreign materials that were caught up in the bale during harvest
- Our hand-sorted bagged hays are packaged into resealable bags while our bulk hays are flaked off the bale and packaged into boxes, providing a slightly different user experience
- Lastly, due to the shelf-space the product takes up, bulk hay sizes are less likely to be stocked in physical store locations and are more available for consumers who choose to purchase through one of Oxbow's online retail partners
If you have additional questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact us directly.