Hi. I have just joined this forum having followed it for some time but now I am in need of help!
About 6 months ago after plenty of discussion and research we decided to buy a pair of sows, they were around 11 weeks old at the time.
A few days after bringing them home my husband went for his annual overseas posting, I along our children cared for the guineas. Upon my husbands return he developed allergies, after a medical appointment and blood tests it was confirmed he has a high allergy to Timothy grass! We assume other types of grass will also have a negative impact on his allergies.
So my question is can we keep our much loved pets fit and healthy without fresh Timothy grass in their diet? Could Timothy hay pellets be an alternative, along side other foods?
Currently their diet, along hay/grass has been pellets which contain Timothy hay, vit C supplements, fresh veggies, and the occasional fruit treats. For play and to help keep their teeth in check we have natural wood and wicker play balls/toys and boredom breakers.
Finally our guineas live indoors.
Thank you
About 6 months ago after plenty of discussion and research we decided to buy a pair of sows, they were around 11 weeks old at the time.
A few days after bringing them home my husband went for his annual overseas posting, I along our children cared for the guineas. Upon my husbands return he developed allergies, after a medical appointment and blood tests it was confirmed he has a high allergy to Timothy grass! We assume other types of grass will also have a negative impact on his allergies.
So my question is can we keep our much loved pets fit and healthy without fresh Timothy grass in their diet? Could Timothy hay pellets be an alternative, along side other foods?
Currently their diet, along hay/grass has been pellets which contain Timothy hay, vit C supplements, fresh veggies, and the occasional fruit treats. For play and to help keep their teeth in check we have natural wood and wicker play balls/toys and boredom breakers.
Finally our guineas live indoors.
Thank you