Its just a general question regarding bedding. We have absolutely loads of straw at home. Its baled stuff that we bought at our local farm shop. We have got it for use with our outdoor rabbits. We give all our rabbits/guineas hay to eat every day but due to the extreme weather conditions here we have had to give them hay as bedding as well. Some of it does get eaten but for the most part it is used as bedding. Does anyone know if we can give our guineas straw as bedding? Is it safe for them if they do decide to eat it? Obviously we will continue to use hay as food but I just think the straw (since we have absolutely loads of it, its much cheaper, much thicker, better all round really) might be better for them? I could be totally wrong here and I’m hoping someone will correct me if I am. I’ve been told that you can use straw as bedding but its not best for them to eat as its very course and can upset their digestive system. I’ve also been told that you can put straw under a layer of woodshavings but I suspect that does slightly defeat the object……..can anyone advise me?
If not can anyone suggest other options other than hay to use.
Thanks
If not can anyone suggest other options other than hay to use.
Thanks