I will start by saying I’ve boarded and don’t have much experience buying hay. However, the hay at my barn is rarely bright green, but it usually tests ok, sometimes a little low in calcium.
I’ve been buying Standlee compressed alfalfa for the old mare with few teeth and I’ve bought a couple of compressed timothy bales for my guy to have a little variety.
I was absolutely amazed at the bright green color and the softness of the flakes. I couldn’t believe it - it looked like pictures I’ve seen of hay online but never real life before. Do they spray it with a preservative to retain the color or is that normal?
Yes, I will always be a newb about certain things. But it sure is pretty and the old mare makes a beeline for her flake of alfalfa at night. lol