We Supply Hay in Cairns & Surrounds

Quality Lucerne & Rhodes Hay Bales

Get quality hay for cows, horses and goats at affordable prices with NQ Stockfeeds & Farm Supplies in Cairns. We offer a range of lucerne square bales, Rhodes and wheaten vetch bales. You can rely on our friendly team for everything from chaff to garden mulch.


If you’re looking for a cost-effective solution to feeding a large number of livestock, we also stock round bales. We know it’s been difficult to get good hay prices in recent years, with a mixture of droughts and floods attacking Far North Queensland. Our rural supplies store consistently stocks lucerne bales and round bales to support our local community.


We service Cairns, Yorkeys Knob, Mareeba, Atherton, Port Douglas, Mossman, Daintree and surrounding areas. Call our friendly team today on 07 4037 0300 to secure fresh, high-quality hay in Cairns before the best bales are gone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What should I look for when choosing quality hay?

    Selecting the right hay means checking for a bright green colour, a fresh smell and a soft texture. Good-quality hay should have minimal dust, no signs of mould and be free from coarse stems.


    Choosing hay that’s well-harvested and stored helps support digestion and overall health in livestock and horses.

  • How should hay be stored to maintain its nutritional value?

    Proper storage is crucial to prevent nutrient loss, mould growth and spoilage. Hay should be kept off the ground on pallets or gravel, sheltered from rain and stacked with good airflow.


    Higher moisture, poor ventilation or outdoor stacking on damp ground can lead to nutrient degradation or heating, reducing feed quality and increasing risk of waste.

  • How much hay does an animal typically need, and does type matter?

    Hay needs vary by species, size, life-stage and activity level. Generally, animals should receive enough hay to meet their fibre needs—often around 2-3% of body weight per day for many livestock.


    For instance, a mature horse may need more maintenance-type hay while pregnant, or young livestock may benefit from legume-rich hay. Matching hay type (grass, legume or mixed) to nutritional requirements supports health and performance.

Hay Bales Stacked in a Barn — NQ Stockfeeds & Farm Supplies In Yorkeys Knob, QLD

Reliable Square & Round Hay Bales

Pick up consistently high-quality hay bales, round bales and chaff for your horses, cattle, goats and sheep in Cairns. NQ Stockfeeds & Farm Supplies has been operating across the Far North Queensland region since the early 2000s, building connections to reliably stock hay throughout all conditions.


Keep your hay from getting wet and ruined on rainy days with our drive-through service. If you can’t make it into the store, call our friendly staff about free delivery across the Cairns region.


We provide experienced advice and a range of quality-assured products for all livestock and pets, great and small, including horses, chickens and small animals.