As colder months approach and your feed bills begin to climb, it’s more important than ever to get the most out of every dollar you spend on your horse’s nutrition. Winter feeding can be one of the most expensive parts of barn management—but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re still relying solely on traditional hay bales, it might be time to consider a smarter, more efficient solution: alfalfa hay cubes.
Let’s break down why switching to hay cubes now can help you stretch your winter feed budget without compromising your horse’s health.
- Reduce Waste, Save Money
Loose hay is notorious for waste. Horses toss it around, trample it into bedding, and leave piles untouched. In cold or wet conditions, even more hay gets ruined and thrown out.
Hay cubes, on the other hand, are compact, clean, and easy to portion. Since they’re dense and uniform, you know exactly how much you’re feeding—and almost none goes to waste. Less waste means fewer feed runs and lower costs over time.
- Consistent Nutrition in Every Bite
Winter is not the time to gamble with your horse’s nutrition. With hay bales, quality can vary from flake to flake, and even from bale to bale. That inconsistency can throw off feeding routines and cause digestive upset.
Hay cubes offer a consistent, high-quality source of forage, especially when made from premium alfalfa. They’re uniform in nutrition, easy to digest, and ideal for horses of all life stages. When the weather turns harsh, you want to know your horses are getting exactly what they need—nothing more, nothing less.
- Easy to Store and Handle
Let’s face it—winter chores are hard enough. Hauling and stacking 3-string bales in the cold can be exhausting and inefficient. Hay cubes take up less space, are easier to stack, and stay clean and dry in weather-resistant storage.
Plus, with the ability to buy hay cubes in bulk, you can make fewer trips or deliveries and always have feed on hand when storms roll in or roads get icy.
- Better for Sensitive Horses
Horses prone to allergies or respiratory issues can suffer in dusty barns with loose hay. Alfalfa cubes are naturally low-dust, making them a healthier option for horses with sensitivities or those recovering from illness or injury.
When barns are closed tight in the winter to retain heat, minimizing airborne dust becomes even more important—and hay cubes help make that possible.
- Buy Direct and Save Before Demand Spikes
Winter is peak season for forage purchasing. Prices often go up as supply tightens and more barns scramble to restock. By switching to hay cubes now and buying direct in bulk, you’ll lock in better pricing and avoid the seasonal scramble.
Whether you feed a few horses or manage a full boarding barn, buying wholesale hay cubes ahead of the winter rush can save serious money.
Ready to Make the Switch?
Paramount Cubing offers high-quality alfalfa cubes shipped directly to your barn. Whether you need a couple of tons or a larger bulk order, we make it easy to stock up and save.
Order early to secure winter pricing and avoid feed shortages.
Contact us today to get started.
