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Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Feed Alfalfa Pellets

Product Overview

Description

Wicked Feed Alfalfa Pellets are premium-quality, compressed alfalfa hay processed into convenient, uniform pellets for easy feeding and minimal waste. Sourced from sun-cured, nutrient-dense alfalfa, these pellets deliver exceptional protein content (typically 15-17%), essential amino acids, and naturally occurring vitamins and minerals that support overall animal health. The pelletizing process preserves the nutritional integrity of fresh alfalfa while eliminating the dust, mold risk, and storage challenges associated with loose hay. Each pellet maintains consistent nutritional value from bag to bag, ensuring your animals receive reliable, high-quality feed every time. Ideal for horses, rabbits, goats, chickens, and other livestock, Wicked Feed Alfalfa Pellets provide the fiber necessary for healthy digestion while offering a protein boost that supports muscle development, milk production, and general vitality.

Highlights

High protein content (15-17%) for muscle and milk production | Sun-cured alfalfa preserves maximum nutrition | Dust-free pellet form reduces respiratory irritation | Consistent pellet size for easy portion control | Minimal waste compared to loose hay | Long shelf life when stored properly | Rich in calcium for bone health | Natural source of vitamins A, D, E, and K | Supports healthy digestion with quality fiber | Suitable for multiple animal species

Nutritional Support

Weight Management & Hard Keepers: High calorie density helps underweight animals gain condition without excessive grain | Digestive Health: Quality fiber promotes healthy gut motility and supports beneficial gut bacteria | Muscle Development: 15-17% protein supports muscle growth in young, working, and breeding animals | Milk Production: Calcium and protein content supports lactating does, mares, and ewes | Bone & Teeth Health: Natural calcium supports skeletal development in growing animals and maintenance in adults | Coat & Feather Quality: Amino acids and vitamins promote healthy skin, coat shine, and feather condition | Senior Animal Support: Easy-to-chew pellets benefit animals with dental issues or difficulty processing long-stem hay | Respiratory Sensitivity: Dust-free format reduces irritation for animals with heaves, allergies, or respiratory conditions | Recovery & Rehabilitation: Nutrient-dense feed supports animals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery | Breeding Condition: Supports flushing in breeding animals and maintains body condition through gestation

CLASSIFICATION: Supplement / Partial Forage Replacement — NOT a complete feed | WHAT THIS MEANS: Alfalfa pellets provide excellent protein, calcium, and fiber but lack the full nutritional profile animals need as a sole food source. They're missing adequate levels of certain trace minerals, have an imbalanced calcium-to-phosphorus ratio for some species, and don't provide the long-stem fiber that supports proper dental wear and gut function in many animals. | HOW TO USE: Always feed alongside grass hay (timothy, orchard, bermuda) for horses, adult rabbits, and guinea pigs. For poultry, use as a supplement to complete layer or grower feed. For goats and sheep, pair with pasture, browse, or grass hay plus species-appropriate minerals. | SPECIES EXCEPTIONS: Young rabbits (under 6 months), pregnant rabbits, and nursing does can have alfalfa pellets as a larger portion of diet. Tortoises can use as a primary food when paired with fresh greens. | WHAT TO PAIR WITH: Grass hay (mandatory for most species) | Species-specific mineral block or loose minerals | Fresh water always available | Complete feed appropriate to species and life stage

URINARY CALCULI (BLADDER STONES) — GOATS/SHEEP: Alfalfa's high calcium content combined with inadequate water intake can cause urinary stones, especially in wethers and bucks. Risk increases when calcium-to-phosphorus ratio exceeds 2:1. Ensure fresh water access and consider adding ammonium chloride to diet for at-risk animals. | OBESITY — RABBITS/HORSES: Calorie-dense pellets can cause rapid weight gain in sedentary animals or those with unlimited access. Adult maintenance rabbits should have measured portions; easy-keeper horses may need limited quantities. | ENTERITIS — RABBITS: Young rabbits transitioning too quickly to high-alfalfa diets can develop digestive upset. Introduce gradually over 7-10 days. | KIDNEY STRESS — GUINEA PIGS/ADULT RABBITS: High calcium over extended periods can stress kidneys in adult animals not in production. Adult guinea pigs and maintenance rabbits should primarily receive timothy-based products. | DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES — YOUNG HORSES: Excessive protein and calcium in growing foals can contribute to developmental orthopedic disease (DOD). Balance with appropriate forage and consult equine nutritionist for growing stock. | BLOAT RISK — RUMINANTS: Rapid consumption of dry pellets without adequate water can cause digestive upset. Introduce slowly and ensure water availability. | GAS/SOFT STOOL — MOST SPECIES: Overfeeding any concentrated feed can cause digestive disruption. Monitor droppings and adjust portions accordingly.

Key Facts

Common Animals

Horses | Rabbits | Goats | Sheep | Chickens | Ducks | Guinea Pigs | Chinchillas | Alpacas | Llamas | Tortoises

Intended Use

Wicked Feed Alfalfa Pellets serve as a versatile feed supplement or primary forage replacement for a wide range of animals. For horses, use as a hay replacement or supplement—particularly beneficial for senior horses with dental issues, hard keepers needing additional calories, or performance horses requiring extra protein. Feed 1-2% of body weight daily, adjusting based on activity level and other forage availability. For rabbits and small herbivores, alfalfa pellets provide essential nutrition for growth, breeding, and lactation; offer unlimited pellets to young rabbits under 6 months and pregnant or nursing does, then transition adults to measured portions. For poultry, scatter pellets as a protein-rich treat or mix into feed to boost egg production and feather quality during molting season. For goats and sheep, use as a supplemental feed during lactation, late pregnancy, or when pasture quality is poor—especially valuable for dairy goats needing calcium and protein for milk production. Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight; always provide fresh water alongside feeding.

Animals To Use With

HORSES: Soak pellets in water for 10-15 minutes before feeding to senior horses or those prone to choke; feed dry to healthy adults. Introduce gradually over 7-10 days, replacing up to 50% of hay ration. Ideal for mixing with grain or feeding separately in a bucket or feeder. | RABBITS: Serve in a heavy ceramic dish or J-feeder to prevent tipping. Young rabbits and nursing does can have unlimited access; adult maintenance rabbits should receive measured portions (1/4 cup per 5 lbs body weight). Always pair with unlimited grass hay for proper fiber balance. | GOATS & SHEEP: Offer in feed troughs or rubber pans; can be fed on the ground if area is clean and dry. Pregnant and lactating does benefit from free-choice access. Mix with grain rations or feed as a standalone supplement. | POULTRY: Scatter on the ground to encourage foraging behavior, add to treat dispensers, or mix small amounts into fermented feed. Chickens and ducks will peck at pellets readily. | GUINEA PIGS & CHINCHILLAS: Use sparingly as a treat or supplement for young, pregnant, or nursing animals only—adult maintenance animals should primarily receive timothy-based pellets due to lower calcium needs.