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Clover Hay · Yass NSW

Leafy, high-protein clover hay, a rich legume forage for stock that need condition.

Clover hay is a high-protein legume forage in the same league as lucerne, soft, leafy and packed with energy and protein. It's excellent for putting condition on cattle and sheep, lifting a maintenance ration, and finishing stock. Like all legume hays it's rich, so it's best fed as part of a balanced ration rather than ad-lib on its own.

Best for

Who this hay suits.

  • Growing and finishing cattle
  • Pregnant ewes and weaner lambs
  • Dairy stock needing protein
  • Mixing through a grass-hay ration
  • Goats needing condition
Formats & indicative pricing
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Pick the bale that suits your shed.

Prices are indicative and move with the seasons, call Paul on 0422 573 281 for a firm quote and current stock.

Small square bales

~20–26 kg
from /bale
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Large square bales

~500–600 kg
from
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Best per-kilo value for commercial protein feeding.

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Round bales

~280–340 kg
from
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Why our clover stands up.

Protein close to lucerne

Clover is a legume, so it brings serious protein and energy, great for growing, lactating and finishing stock that a grass hay alone won't carry.

Soft and palatable

Leafy clover hay is soft and sweet, and stock take to it readily. We cut and shed it to keep the leaf on, because the leaf is where the feed value lives.

A cost-effective protein source

Where you'd otherwise reach for pellets or a protein lick, a clover or clover/grass hay can do the same job through the bale, often cheaper per unit of protein.

Need hay this week?

Call Paul direct, the phone's answered 24/7 for current stock and availability, and we can usually deliver within the week.

Clover Hay: questions buyers ask

What's the difference between clover hay and lucerne hay?
Both are high-protein legume hays. Lucerne is usually a touch higher in protein and more consistent because it's grown as a pure stand. Clover hay is often a clover-grass mix and can be just as rich. They're used for the same jobs, condition, growth, lactation, and many producers use whichever is better value at the time.
Can horses eat clover hay?
In moderation. Clover hay is high in protein and energy, so it's not ideal as a horse's main forage, and weather-stressed or mouldy clover can cause 'slobbers' or, rarely, photosensitivity. For most horses a small amount mixed with grass hay is fine; feed lucerne or grass hay as the base.
Is clover hay good for cattle and sheep?
Very. It's an excellent protein source for growing, finishing and lactating stock, and for pregnant ewes in late gestation. Introduce it gradually and feed alongside grass hay or pasture to manage the richness and reduce any bloat risk.
Does clover hay cause bloat?
Legumes can cause bloat in cattle and sheep, though the risk is lower from cured hay than from fresh clover pasture. Introduce it over five to seven days, make sure stock aren't going onto it hungry, and feed it alongside grass hay to be safe.

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