Lawn weed killer and guinea pigs

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I need to put weed and moss killer down on my lawn, which is an absolute disgrace at the moment. Does anyone know how long I'll have to keep my guinea pigs off the lawn after putting the weedkiller down? I am assuming that the weedkiller would be bad for the guinea pigs.

Shame to keep them indoors in this weather, but needs must :)
 
I think it's a pretty sure bet that weedkiller won't be good for them! Sorry, I've no idea how long you'll have to keep them off the grass for but I would definitely err on the side of caution. I only put feed and weed on the front lawn where the piglets don't go...my back lawn looks like it's hosting this year's National Weed Convention!
 
I'm the same I just leave it and mow it because I don't know what else to do. Is there a safe product that anyone knows of? Actually its mostly dandys on our grass which you fight a losing battle with here as the farmers field is full of them and when they seed the wind brings them in and the pigs and Tika Rabbit can eat them but when it is wet we get a lot of clover! Can they eat clover? :-\
 
Don't know if they are meant to eat clover, but mine have been with no ill effects :embarassed:
 
Checked out the guinea pig shopping list - clover is fine O0
 
Maybe you could put weed killer down then leave it maybe 2 weeks or something then hose the lawn down....! I don't know. Maybe ring the manafacturers and ask them what they think!
 
Weedkiller is a poison so i wouldn't use it anyway - bad for birds, worms and the ecology.

Would you eat grass after its had weekkiller on it? I wouldn't and i wouldn't feed it to my lovies.

Anders

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There is a machine you buy that is like a lawn mower and removes the moss. I think it was either B&Q or Argos we saw them last year.
 
I wonder if theres some kind of natural weedkiller alternative...
 
My Dad put weed and feed on his Allotment and on the packet it said safe for animals to graze on after four cuts with a mower :) To be honest I would cut it with a mower a few more times than four before letting piggies back on it ;)
 
We used 'feed and weed' on our lawn but I didn't let the piggies eat it until it rained and the grass afterwards had been cut at twice.

On moss we normally use hot water and salt mix. Works also well for the weeds.
 
....and here is me growing dandelions and common vetch from seeds ;D
 
i think most weedkillers are safe for pets and children once its been absorbed. So you would have to use a liquid one and wait for it to dry DON'T USE THE GRANULE OR POWDER cos you have to wait for it to rain before it is diluted and even then i'd be a bit worried. I work in a garden centre an thats what were reccommended to tell customers hope it helps
 
suppose the best thing that you could do is that if you ring or email one of the companies and ask them
You'll know 4 sure then :)
 
Hi

I use a weed killer bought from a garden centre, it says its safe for pets and children once it's dried, I've never had a problem, with the kids, dog or piggies.
I think it's prob safe to say if in doubt, don't.

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