Teff Hay Delivery in South Florida
Ultra-low sugar — the veterinarian-recommended choice for metabolic horses
About Teff Hay
Teff hay has become the go-to recommendation from equine veterinarians and nutritionists for horses with metabolic challenges. This warm-season grass from Ethiopia produces hay with remarkably low non-structural carbohydrate (NSC) levels — often under 10% — making it the safest forage option for horses with insulin resistance, Equine Metabolic Syndrome, Cushing's disease, or a history of laminitis. Our Teff hay comes in convenient 3-string bales and offers the peace of mind that comes with knowing your horse's forage won't trigger a metabolic episode.
Typical Nutritional Profile
*Values are typical ranges and may vary by cutting and growing conditions. Contact us for specific batch testing information.
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Feeding Guide
Teff hay can be fed free-choice to most metabolic horses — its low calorie and low sugar content makes overfeeding unlikely. For a 1,000 lb horse, offer 15-20 lbs per day. Many owners use slow-feeder hay nets with Teff to extend eating time and mimic natural grazing behavior. Because Teff is lower in calories than Timothy or Orchard, underweight horses may need supplementation. Always transition to Teff gradually over 7-10 days.
Why Our Idaho Teff Hay is Different
While Teff originated in Ethiopia, it grows exceptionally well in Idaho's warm summer days and cool nights. The dry climate allows for clean curing that preserves the hay's naturally low sugar content — humid curing conditions can actually increase sugar levels in hay. Idaho-grown Teff consistently tests at the low end of the NSC range, giving metabolic horse owners confidence in every bale.
Storing Teff Hay in Florida
Teff hay stores similarly to other grass hays — keep it dry, elevated, and ventilated. Its fine stems can be slightly more fragile than Timothy, so handle bales with care to minimize leaf loss. In Florida's humidity, covered storage is essential. Properly stored Teff maintains its low-sugar properties for the full storage period.
Teff Hay vs Other Hays
Teff Hay vs Timothy
Teff is lower in sugar than Timothy (6-10% NSC vs 8-12% NSC). For horses with severe metabolic issues, Teff provides an extra margin of safety. Timothy is still a good choice for mildly metabolic horses.
Teff Hay vs Orchard Grass
Orchard grass has higher NSC levels (10-15%) than Teff, making Teff the safer choice for metabolic horses. Orchard is more palatable to some horses, so the transition to Teff may take a few days.
Teff Hay vs Bermuda
Bermuda can be low in sugar but varies widely depending on harvest timing. Teff is more consistently low in NSC and is specifically grown and tested for metabolic horse safety.
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