Can I give my pigs fresh grass instead of hay?
I had no idea. That’s a shame. Is there a way the grow and mature it inside?
Also, wouldn’t the young grass be more nutrionally dense though? Is the sugar a lot more?
Thanks
Also, wouldn’t the young grass be more nutrionally dense though? Is the sugar a lot more?
Thanks
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I don't think there is a problem with small amounts. But trying to give lots could cause problems.
Young oats are sugary too. If you ever grow some, after it is a foot tall or so, try chewing on the stem (quite sugary).
Fresh blades of established grass are not as sugary. You can tell this yourself by chewing on the grass.
Young oats are sugary too. If you ever grow some, after it is a foot tall or so, try chewing on the stem (quite sugary).
Fresh blades of established grass are not as sugary. You can tell this yourself by chewing on the grass.
Thanks for your reply
How long does it need to establish before it loses that high sugar? If I planted it in a little flower bed of grass during nice months and let it establish for a month would that be long enough for it to lose that sugar quality?
How long does it need to establish before it loses that high sugar? If I planted it in a little flower bed of grass during nice months and let it establish for a month would that be long enough for it to lose that sugar quality?
Hi, I didn't realise you need to introduce fresh grass slowly, thought it was the same as hay - what should I do if my guinea pig has indigestion from it? She has been off her food and I was so pleased to see her tucking into something with suite enthusiasm, now I'm worried!