How to make hay

[Laura M.]

Hi, with coronavirus, a lot of things are unavailable, so I was just wondering how to properly dry grass to make hay with the right quality for guinea pigs (I have access to LOTS of grass, so that won't be a problem).
Also, how do you dry nettles?
Any suggestions on other DIY things I could do for my piggies would be greatly appreciated

 

[teddymouse]

To dry nettles, cut them low to the ground,use good gloves tie them in small bunches of 7,8 stems together by the base and hang them up in a dry shed or greenhouse if weather is dry and warm can hang them outdoors, l hang them in pairs on my clothes line, in warm weather,if they get wet they will go mouldy and be no good.

 

[Laura M.]

To dry nettles, cut them low to the ground,use good gloves tie them in small bunches of 7,8 stems together by the base and hang them up in a dry shed or greenhouse if weather is dry and warm can hang them outdoors, l hang them in pairs on my clothes line, in warm weather,if they get wet they will go mouldy and be no good.

How long do you dry them for?

 

[teddymouse]

If its warm and dry about 10 ,14 days