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ChewbaccaBear

ChewbaccaBear

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image.webp image.webp So, I was reading up about giving piggies grass, as it's very good for them. I was thinking about having Chewbacca be slowly introduced to some of the grass in my backyard, and eventually be able to roam around outside with his play pen, yet I'm not positive if it's safe for him to eat (if it's a 'bad' type of grass for him). Besides the little pen to be outside for his safety, I also have a little cover to go on top for shade or birds). There is another fence that surrounds my backyard, ensuring that no other animals (dogs/foxes ect) pee is near. Is there anything else that needs to be outside, and is this grass okay for him? It was recently cut, without any chemicals placed down, an hour or so before the picture was taken, so just to be safe I'm going to wait around a week before introducing.
 
Also to add, since it's summer here, there are mosquitoes and other various bugs. Is that fine?
 
that grass is perfect and if you fear about the dogs you can cut it and wash it as you do with your vegs. Then into a plastic bag it can keep freshness into the fridge (for 1-2 days). Honestly I don't think the piggies will need a training for getting used to eat the only natural food for them; I started serving huge amount of fresh grass immediately after the adoption.
That grass of your first pic is their favourite. But you might notice they have their preferences...
This is the grass I find now (in private gardens)
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the strings on the right are their favourite grass, but now I find only the grass you see on the left... and they are not totally satisfied...
Anyway grass is their main food and they have never had bloating and their wee and poo are better than before...:)
 
The grass looks fine. I wouldn't go straight to huge amounts, but maybe half an hour and build it up? That's what I did, and mine have always been fine. I also hand cut grass and give them it in their cage (never use lawnmower clippings, as it ferments too quickly). I'm a bit like @rome_italy in that I don't give them much in the way of veggies, just maybe half a pepper between them, or something else with vitamin C - it's now mainly grass they get with a few strawberry leaves or dandelion leaves or herbs from the garden to make it look interesting, and a couple of handfuls of pellets between the three of them. Just to be clear - they always have lots of hay available too.
 
I was wondering: is that lawn yours? water it regularly so the grass will grow soft:D
My piggies simply don't want the vegs when it is grass time, I always add a piece of bell pepper for dinner but they prefer grass. I don't know what to do in winter, I am not sure that the grass will be available...:(
 
rome_italy said:
I was wondering: is that lawn yours? water it regularly so the grass will grow soft:D
My piggies simply don't want the vegs when it is grass time, I always add a piece of bell pepper for dinner but they prefer grass. I don't know what to do in winter, I am not sure that the grass will be available...:(
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lol - I live in Scotland @rome_italy watering the grass is not needed often. Here is a picture of my boys on my front lawn - after it is cut, it only takes about two weeks until it is like this again.
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Reenie said:
Yeah - the Scottish weather is good for something. Lol
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Scotland is my husband's dream... but he made a great mistake when he started talking and talking for ages with our children about haunted castles and now, after long years of stories, my (grown up) children are scared enough and don't want to visit Scotland! no problems: they will stay at home with the piggies! :yikes:
 
Wiebke said:
Fresh dog pee can kill guinea pigs; if possible fence of part of the lawn so the dogs cannot get onto the guinea pig side.
Your lawn looks fine. Lots more tips and information on how long to wait after treatment etc. in these guides here:
Feeding Grass And Preparing Your Piggies For Lawn Time
Fly Strike
Hot Weather Management And Heat Strokes
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Thanks! And I have a full fence around my backyard, and I don't have dogs or animals that are able to escape to it. And I surely will be reading up on the links, thanks again
 
rome_italy said:
Scotland is my husband's dream... but he made a great mistake when he started talking and talking for ages with our children about haunted castles and now, after long years of stories, my (grown up) children are scared enough and don't want to visit Scotland! no problems: they will stay at home with the piggies! :yikes:
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Ah no - the castles are not too bad....it's the Loch Ness Monster they have to worry about. He likes Italian food. lol
 
Reenie said:
Ah no - the castles are not too bad....it's the Loch Ness Monster they have to worry about. He likes Italian food. lol
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but my husband wants the meeting with the Ghost...:roll:
So is the Monster similar to the ducks?:eek: shall we take some pizza with us?
 
rome_italy said:
but my husband wants the meeting with the Ghost...:roll:
So is the Monster similar to the ducks?:eek: shall we take some pizza with us?
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loch ness monster.webp Edinburgh or Stirling are the places to go to see ghosts and castles. I've attached a pic of the Loch Ness Monster. Not sure from your post if you had heard of it......it's existence is a bit of a debate (and this pic is now known to be fake).
 
Reenie said:
View attachment 68136 Edinburgh or Stirling are the places to go to see ghosts and castles. I've attached a pic of the Loch Ness Monster. Not sure from your post if you had heard of it......it's existence is a bit of a debate (and this pic is now known to be fake).
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of course I know the story! he is very famous here...
 
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