Teff Grass Hay

Teff Grass known as an ancient grain, native to Ethiopia in Africa, Teff is a warm season, fine-stemmed grass with thin leaves and soft stems. In Africa it is grown for its fine and nutritious grain made into flower. However, over recent years in the U.S. it has been adapted to be grown as a forage because of its higher protein content and lower sugar concentration. This makes Teff grass a great alternative feed compared to Timothy grass, Orchard grass, and other forage feeds for small and large animals.

The protein content of Teff can range between 12%-14%+, while the protein content of the other grasses typically ranges between 8%-10%. While that may seem like a small difference, it can have a significant difference in your animal's diet and nutrition. 

Teff is also a good alternative to sugar and starch sensitive animals because it tends to be lower in starches and nonstructural carbohydrates compared to the other grasses and forages. The sugar content of Teff ranges between 5%-10%, compared to grasses like Orchardgrass that can be as high as 20% and even higher in other cool season grass hays.