florna
New Born Pup
Since bringing the pigs home in January, I've always piled their hay up on the floor for them to eat. I'm currently at home a lot, so frequently top them up and have noticed their favourite place to poo is in amongst the hay. I want to keep their hay clean for them and as contained as possible. I thought a potential solution would be to buy a hay rack that's mounted on the wire cage wall (it's a C&C) with a litter tray full of hay underneath, allowing them to forage and poo if they want to, whilst always having access to clean hay from the rack. See below:
Rabbit Guinea Pig Small Pet Wall Mounted Hay Feeder/ Rack - Etsy UK
I've even been considering one of these feeder / litter tray combinations:
Best Guinea Pig Hay Feeder With Litter Box / Asaswood - Etsy UK
I do realise you can't potty train them - only encourage them to poo in certain places.
However, I've been reading a bit about the dangers of hay racks and have read some horrific stories. I'm worried about their little heads getting stuck between bars or in holes, but it sounds like there are much worse things that can happen too. Although, I've also read about them getting sick from eating hay they've soiled and urinated on - so I can't win!
Advice welcome. Thanks.
Rabbit Guinea Pig Small Pet Wall Mounted Hay Feeder/ Rack - Etsy UK
I've even been considering one of these feeder / litter tray combinations:
Best Guinea Pig Hay Feeder With Litter Box / Asaswood - Etsy UK
I do realise you can't potty train them - only encourage them to poo in certain places.
However, I've been reading a bit about the dangers of hay racks and have read some horrific stories. I'm worried about their little heads getting stuck between bars or in holes, but it sounds like there are much worse things that can happen too. Although, I've also read about them getting sick from eating hay they've soiled and urinated on - so I can't win!
Advice welcome. Thanks.