Non-leguminous hay

Non-legume hays made from  grasses are inferior  to  legume hays. They are, as a rule, less palatable and  contain  less proteins,  minerals  and  vitamins  than  the  legume  hays. Non-legume hays have the advantage over legume hays because their outturn per hectare is more than that of legume hays and the former can be grown  easily. Hays made from green crops like oat and barley, compare very favorably with  the other grass hays. For making good quality hay, these crops should be harvested in the milk stage. They are low in proteins and minerals, but rich in carbohydrates.