Hay

carbar · Feb 2, 2011

Hi guys just wondering if someone could describe the difference between hay and Timothy hay. these two?

http://www.petsathome.com/shop/timo...cm_re=barilliance-_-up sell-_-product details

and

http://www.petsathome.com/shop/compressed-hay-bedding-by-pets-at-home-16105

and also could anyone recommend which to feed my piggies?

carbar · Feb 3, 2011

AudioHeart · Feb 3, 2011

Not too sure sorry...if the pets at home hay is alfalfa hay then it contains more calcium than timothy hay.....

sandra turpin · Feb 3, 2011

I think Timothy Hay is better quality. I used to buy both. Now I buy 5 bags of dust free hay from Animal Magic Pet Supplies which is really good value. 5 big bags for Â£15 (Â£4.50 on top of that for postage) but still good value. It lasts for ages and I use mine for bedding too.

http://www.animalmagicpetsupplies.c...jectPath=/Shops/BT3336/Products/Hay004Special

Mr Audrey & Mr Marilyn · Feb 4, 2011

I had the same question....the 'bedding' hay says it can be given as food, but I didn't know if i'd be depriving my two boys of nutrients that might be in some of the other very many types of hay! :{

Bailey · Feb 4, 2011

I get 10 packs of Dust Free Hay which is a mix of Meadow & Timothy so ideal for bedding and munching on

I pay Â£30 inc delivery from http://www.dustfreehay.co.uk/purchase.html

Spiggly · Feb 4, 2011

For that price, and that amount of hay? Contact a local stables and see if they will sell you a bale. Usually around Â£5 for a square horse hay bale. If it is good enough for pony, it is good enough for pigs!

nutmeg · Feb 4, 2011

Mine just have best meadow hay, lovely and green. Â£4.50 a bale from the farm. If ever I buy specialist hay thinking I will give them a treat they usually turn their pig noses up at it. So it's meadow for sleeping in and meadow for chomping on. xx

herbertsmum · Feb 4, 2011

If you can find a bale for Â£5 I want in!

Its more Â£6.50+ now

Bailey · Feb 4, 2011

I can't buy a bale as I don't have the storage space, the advantage with buying 10 bags is that I can have them scattered around until I need one.

Doeylicious · Feb 4, 2011

Pets at home hay is pants, it is all short strands and useless for making dens out of - JoJo has told me this!

I get a bale from the farm too, with 8 to sort out it is so much more cost effective.

The price of hay is just stupid this year though, stupid too hot too early summer