Choosing the Right Cut of Timothy for Your Pet

Choosing the Right Cut of Timothy for Your Pet

Timothy Hay has long been considered the gold standard of hay for small herbivores. And when hay should make up 80% of your pet’s diet, you want to choose one that you know your furry friend will eat to help maintain their health. Each pet is different and has their...
What a Year

What a Year

As we reflect on 2022, we wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for your support of Grandpa’s Best. We know there are dozens of brands offering hay for pets, and we sincerely appreciate each time you choose to shop with us. We are proud to have a growing team...
Small Pet Salad

Small Pet Salad

At Grandpa’s Best, our motto is “quality is our legacy.” This quality is a priority at every level, from the hay we grow, to our hand-sorting and hand-packaging processes, to the way we try to meet our customers’ needs. After years of working in the small pet...
Interview with Emily at Empowered Animals

Interview with Emily at Empowered Animals

Tell us a little bit about your pet(s) – what kind of animal, ages, names I have one bunny – Tula. She’s about five years old, but she was a stray, so we don’t know exactly how old she is. Tula works with me, my sister, and her pig Hank – the four of us run our...
Chinchillas and Their Need for Hay

Chinchillas and Their Need for Hay

Originating from South America, chinchillas make fun, fuzzy pets. These little pets are in the rodent family and are commonly shy, quiet, fast, and agile jumpers. To keep their bodies fueled for their daily activity (or more specifically, their nighttime activity as...
International Rabbit Day

International Rabbit Day

Rabbits have had a long history as pets across the world. First domesticated in the 5th century in the Iberian Peninsula, rabbits became a household pet in Western Europe during the Victorian Era. Once rabbits made their way to the United States, they were soon living...