Hay And Bugs

[rasmusxmel]

Hi I bought a huge bag of hay from a recommended site I found on here but I have noticed tiny bugs, like barely visible tiny bugs in it when I put it in the cage. Should I stop using this and will my boys be okay? It is hay from a farm.

Thanks for looking.

 

[Abi_nurse]

It might be worth treating them for mites just in case (xeno is what i'd recommend). They should be fine though, I would personally throw the batch of hay out and get another if your certain it has come from the hay.

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[rasmusxmel]

Oh it's deffo the hay! Thanks for your help!

 

[rasmusxmel]

Would Xeno 450 be okay to use?

 

[Dindypig]

There will be bugs in any hay that you get, it's normal. Some hay batches can have a lot in though. If you feel that there are too many bugs, email the supplier and explain the situation.
I get hay by the bale for the hay lofts that I keep in a wheelie bin. The other hay I get online from http://www.timothyhay.co.uk this is the only hay company that I can say has been consistently good.

 

[Dindypig]

Here is a link to farms that sell hay http://www.hay-net.com/feedsale.htm

 

[rasmusxmel]

So there is no need to worry unless the boys seem to be affected (I checked them, no sign of bugs on fur and no scratching) ?

 

[Elwickcavies]

I reckon if you can see the bugs then's there are too many and I'd ditch the batch and look to treat with Xeno 450 as a precautionary measure.

 

[worried val of york]

@Dindypig Thanks for these websites. I have got the most fussiest guinea pigs who seem to turn their noses up at hay I buy at times.