Hello all! Soon to be new goat mom here, about to ask a loaded question. I've seen so many recommendations on hay feeding. In my area we have T and A, straight Alfalfa, and timothy and orchard mix. No peanut hay nearby unless I want to drive quite a ways, unfortunately. Is Timothy and Alfalfa a...

Off shooting from another thread of mine, how do you buy good quality hay? I know you shouldn't buy hay that was rained on, but is it okay to buy second and third cuttings? Which do you prefer square or round bales? What is a fair price? Does price often indicate quality?