Can Someone Point Me In The Direction Of Grass Time Please

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i can't seem to find the info on grass time... their run is near completion and i need to read up on giving them grass - thank you peeps x
 
Hand pick some at first and feed it to them over a few days so their tummy gets used to it. Then they should be fine to go on the lawn as long as it's shady and dry :)

I'd build up the amount of time you give it them. Eg 30 mins one day, then leave them longer on it the next day :)

They will love it! :D
 
ayemee said:
Hand pick some at first and feed it to them over a few days so their tummy gets used to it. Then they should be fine to go on the lawn as long as it's shady and dry :)

I'd build up the amount of time you give it them. Eg 30 mins one day, then leave them longer on it the next day :)

They will love it! :D
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this may sound really silly but do i need to wash the grass? we have no treatments on the lawn but do get the odd cat... once the run is down i will know that area has not hopefully been peed on...
 
You won't be washing the lawn every time they go out in their run will you? :))Just make sure what you pick looks clean. :)
 
Yeah I usually put the run on the grass a couple of days before if I know the weather will be nice. That way you know for sure its fine :)
 
Thanks again... I plan to put the run down then I will know it hasn't had anything on it... X
 
Kerrie74 said:
Lol @Crazy4Cavies

I was hoping to let mine on the lawn this year with moving to a home with a decent garden but it seems with have red ants!
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It's true though isn't it when you pick grass you want to wash it but I doubt anyone hoses their lawn and waits for it to dry before they put their pigs out. It just wouldn't be practical. :)
 
I haven't had to mow our lawn once this summer, which is a plus. However as my garden is small, it means the grass supply for my piggies has practically run out. I need a bit more rain to revive it.
 
I have given them a small amount of grass for two days.. Building it up ready for a go in the run at the weekend. I have two questions : we have lots of clover in the grass, is that ok for them to eat ? Can the run be put on concrete for them as well as grass time ? Or would it be too harsh for their delicate little pink feet?
 
Kerrie74 said:
Actually I think concrete is good for keeping their claws down :D No idea about the rest of your questions! lol. :doh: Just watch it's not too hot with the heat I guess (the concrete that is) XD
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I thought I had read it's ok for keeping their claws.. Just don't want to burn their tootsies.. Might try them on it later, when it's cooled down a bit...
 
Can I bring mine to yours for a bit? LOL I only have 9 but I can't let them out yet, need a run and we have red ants! Oh did you manage to put a pic of your run on the forums?
 
I know it's a pain in the bottom really, we've got the bee's (that bee died earlier @Critter :( it fell in the sink!) those tiny red spiders, red and brown ants, spiders, gnats, green fly.
 
Kerrie74 said:
I know it's a pain in the bottom really, we've got the bee's (that bee died earlier @Critter :( it fell in the sink!) those tiny red spiders, red and brown ants, spiders, gnats, green fly.
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Aw poor bee. Shame. That bees nest I mentioned at the top of the house, it's right above the back door and when they die they tend to fall around that area, or at least the ones I see do. I have visions of a dying bee falling on my head on of these days. ugh!
Greenfly trashed one of my roses, are abundant but have not caused bother, I see some on the run sometimes but are not in great enough numbers or aggressive enough to bother the piggies.

I have a favourite area for the grass, I call it the 'nice area' and there's a bit by the fence that seems to be the cat poo area. I always make sure their run is on the nice area! :)
 
Well wish me luck finding a safe spot in my garden lol.. I have a funny pic to post of Khalessi in a sec, just going to see if I can sort the colour on it lol. I'll post it in the picture/video forum.
 
Kerrie74 said:
Can I bring mine to yours for a bit? LOL I only have 9 but I can't let them out yet, need a run and we have red ants! Oh did you manage to put a pic of your run on the forums?
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I did .. eventually ! Its on the outdoor run post x
 
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