Wild Mountain hay

[Stephtoll]

Hello , so I picked up a mountain hay in pets at home yesterday , I didn’t even look at the packet until I got home late last night
It says it’s suitable for rabbits but doesn’t mention guinea pigs? Do you think it will be okay or shall I take it back ?
Thanks

 

[Posyrose]

It's probably fine. Does it say what's in it?

 

[Piggies&buns]

It’s not quite clear enough to read what it contains.
Sometimes the hays which contain flowers and forage type ingredients are used as treat hays rather than the main part of the diet (which Timothy hay in particular or meadow hay is the best type to use) but I think it depends on the type as there are several varieties - some are probably more suitable for every day feeding than others

 

[Flutterby]

I have used this in the past and the piggies loved it.

 

[Stephtoll]

Says it’s a wide range of flowers , ryegrass , sativa, felty germander , never really heard of these they do also have other hay aswell at Timothy hay but I mainly use that in the litter trays

 

[Stephtoll]

They have some of this too

 

[Posyrose]

Looks like you are treating your piggies to a gourmet selection of hay!

 

[Stephtoll]

Haha yes they are too nice mouthed

 

[saeedeh]

hey everyone .does anyone know if mountain hay is good for an 8-month old guinea pig?

 

[DMS260820]

I've fed this before, no problems, but then I have only ever brought two bags of it, ages ago

 

[saeedeh]

I've fed this before, no problems, but then I have only ever brought two bags of it, ages ago

thank you

 

[DMS260820]

thank you

Try getting the alfalfa king Timothy hay, red bag in pets at home. It isn't alfalfa hay, it does catch some people out at first. But they do do an alfalfa hay, but it's more for young or pregnant guinea pigs.

This alfalfa king timothy lasts ages if fed along side another cheaper timothy hay, its £9 a bag, but again, don't let that make you think it's expensive, it's so tightly packed. All of my past and present pigs Love it!. We call it the posh hay lol

 

[saeedeh]

thank you ! but unfortunately I can't get any of that.I live in Iran and i dont have many options.i cant even find timothy hay.my Ruby is almost 8 months and i've been feeding her alfalfa hay all this time .now that she is older she shouldnt be eating alfalfa...and I'm desperately searching for timothy hay throughout the country....I cant find any

 

[saeedeh]

hey everyone.i just brought home a little female guinea pig so that my other older guinea pig would not be alone.they bonded quickly and perfectly and after 2 days they are best friends.the problem is the older female "Ruby" follows the little one "Emma" around ALL the time and sniffs her butt ! she (the little one ) is almost never at peace ! what do i do ? is this ok?once she peed on her when she was smelling her butt!

 

[PigglePuggle]

hey everyone.i just brought home a little female guinea pig so that my other older guinea pig would not be alone.they bonded quickly and perfectly and after 2 days they are best friends.the problem is the older female "Ruby" follows the little one "Emma" around ALL the time and sniffs her butt ! she (the little one ) is almost never at peace ! what do i do ? is this ok?once she peed on her when she was smelling her butt!

Hi @saeedeh please open a new thread in the "behaviour" section to discuss this as this is someone else's thread about hay. But all this sounds like normal friendly piggy behaviour, the older girl is just showing her dominance and is interested in getting to know your younger piggy

 

[saeedeh]

Hi @saeedeh please open a new thread in the "behaviour" section to discuss this as this is someone else's thread about hay. But all this sounds like normal friendly piggy behaviour, the older girl is just showing her dominance and is interested in getting to know your younger piggy