Hay vs. Pellets

[ElleTrixieB13]

With my eight little mouths to feed I have noticed some interesting patterns in who prefers what to eat. Of course they all have their preferences in veggies and leafy greens, but I've found a big difference in who eats hay and who eats more pellets. In particular I have one who barely eats pellets but loves his hay (JK) and another (Newt) who barely touches his hay but eats through his pellets super fast.

I haven't restricted pellets for Newt, or hay for JK, but I am not sure if I should be?

 

[Robin_]

Pellets should always be restricted—while they do provide a good source of micronutrients, they’re also pretty fattening and high in calcium.

Hay, on the other hand, should never be restricted.

 

[ElleTrixieB13]

Pellets should always be restricted

I will restrict Newt's pellets as per the forum recommendation of 2 tbsp and cross my fingers he starts eating the hay on top of the fresh veggies. Thank you!

 

[Piggies&buns]

I will restrict Newt's pellets as per the forum recommendation of 2 tbsp and cross my fingers he starts eating the hay on top of the fresh veggies. Thank you!

It is 1 tablespoon per piggy per day, not 2 tablespoons per piggy

 

[ElleTrixieB13]

It is 1 tablespoon per piggy per day, not 2 tablespoons per piggy

Oops, not sure where I got 2 from, thank you!