Timothy Grass Hay is rapidly becoming a very popular hay forage across the United States. Timothy grass hay generally has only two cuttings each growing season. There is a difference between the two cuttings. First cutting generally has larger stems, a little lower protein level, generally around 9%. Timothy grass hay second cutting has a finer stem, shorter seed head and a little more protein at or near 11%. The sugar level maintains around 8% with each cutting. Timothy grass hay is an excellent choice for animals needing a maintenance level of hay forage. Timothy grass is also an excellent selection of forage for insulin resistant horses, cushings, or convalescing horses.