Is This An Appropriate Hay Rack?

[AbiS]

Well its not really a rack as such:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FEEDING-C...pplies_Small_Animals&var=&hash=item257ebc8846

I have a normal metal hay rack but haven't used it since I heard about a poor piggy dying because of one. The boys have hay in various places in their hutch, run and our lounge but I want to give them something else to play with. I just wanted to find out other peoples opinions before I bought it.

This is an alternative but I would prefer something that is off the floor:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PINE-PLY-...et_Supplies_Small_Animals&hash=item418712aa69

 

[helen105281]

It's ok, but they won't be able to get the hay out that easily. How about a fleecy hay bag?

 

[Davey-cavy]

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/191193757343?nav=SEARCH
This is what I have bought after a recommendation from a forum member

 

[AbiS]

It's ok, but they won't be able to get the hay out that easily. How about a fleecy hay bag?

Are they safer? I heard of a piggy getting their head stuck in a hole.

 

[AbiS]

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/191193757343?nav=SEARCH
This is what I have bought after a recommendation from a forum member

how does that attach to hutch?

 

[helen105281]

It depends on the size of the holes, some are made the wrong size. The holes either need to be so small they can't get their head in or large so they can get in and back out again. Mine have been known to climb right in and out the top.

 

[AbiS]

It depends on the size of the holes, some are made the wrong size. The holes either need to be so small they can't get their head in or large so they can get in and back out again. Mine have been known to climb right in and out the top.

haha! love it!

 

[AbiS]

I think I would actually like something that was freestanding but not sure what to get.

 

[Davey-cavy]

how does that attach to hutch?

Comes with hooks that screw into hutch.

 

[ASTRID]

I think these look a little bit more friendly x
http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/accessories/hay_racks/13210

 

[AbiS]

I think these look a little bit more friendly x
http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/accessories/hay_racks/13210

I have also seen a photo of a piggy that got stuck in one of those - these piggies are VERY naughty and accident prone!

 

[ASTRID]

I have also seen a photo of a piggy that got stuck in one of those - these piggies are VERY naughty and accident prone!

Wow was it a baby ? x

 

[jenniferanneharris]

Wow was it a baby ? x

nope an adult....that was the most frightening thing. I always use hay bags with either small or very large holes x

 

[ASTRID]

nope an adult....that was the most frightening thing. I always use hay bags with either small or very large holes x

wow interesting story ! x

 

[AbiS]

wow interesting story ! x

this is it:

http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/hay-veggie-balls-warning.116123/

 

[katie-elizabeth]

I quite like the look of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/2912...3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108

 

[AbiS]

I quite like the look of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/291209547992?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=108&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108

Oh yes, I quite like that one too. I wonder if little piggles would find a way to hurt themselves on that?!

 

[Jerrybelly]

I've just changed over to hay bags too. I was a bit apprehensive at first, but the piggies seem to like them. I bought them from 'Snoozie's Cozies' on Facebook.

 

[Julesie]

My boys have a little shopping trolley type thing made out of wood with their hay in it.

I have it laying on its side now though as Matthew kept pulling the hay into his eye. It does the job well for me. =)

 

[AbiS]

My boys have a little shopping trolley type thing made out of wood with their hay in it.

I have it laying on its side now though as Matthew kept pulling the hay into his eye. It does the job well for me. =)

That's cute - is it freestanding and where did you get it from?

 

[Julesie]

That's cute - is it freestanding and where did you get it from?

Yes it is. I cant remember if I got it from Jollyes or pets at home.

 

[Deleted member 114675]

I've seen them on zooplus

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/accessories/hay_racks/303767

I don't have one myself - but they look very nice

 

[AbiS]

I've seen them on zooplus

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/accessories/hay_racks/303767

I don't have one myself - but they look very nice

Oh - thank you for the link - I think it might have to come and live at my house!

 

[Claire W]

I use plastic corner litter trays as hay racks. They work out quite well as the piggies like to lay in them too

 

[Deleted member 114675]

I use plastic corner litter trays as hay racks. They work out quite well as the piggies like to lay in them too

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I agree - mine like to lie in them too. I change the hay in them daily as they wee and poo there too

 

[Jess]

Mine have hay bags which get used as hammocks and cover when I'm trying to catch them.

 

[AbiS]

I use plastic corner litter trays as hay racks. They work out quite well as the piggies like to lay in them too

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I already have one of those too would just like something different for them

 

[GloriousGuineaGirl]

I have a c&c grid bent in half to make a hay trough. Big enough for them to get the hay out but overhead and not big enough for them to get their heads stuck works a treat.

 

[Lilly]

I've had various hay racks over time and in the end decided the safest thing is containers on the floor. To give them variety I just change the types of containers.