| Re: Oxbow Botanical Hay?
From what I understand in Australia there isn't really much in the way of resources for grass hays. I did some searches and Lucerne (alfalfa), oaten hay, clover hay and a mix of clover/rye grass called permanent pasture hay is about all that you get in Australia. Out of these 4 hays, the oaten would be the best choice for you. I know that Oxbow hay is available there but it does seem pretty expensive for less than a pound of hay. Grains from what I understand are a bit harder for cavies to digest. If your pigs eat the oaten hay well and are tolerating it ok then I don't see no reason not to give it to them in unlimited amounts. Is the oaten hay you get nice and green or is it more like a straw quality?
Piggersrule had sent me a sample of some of Oxbow's Oat hay and it was rather course and stemmy. In comparison to the Oxbow botanical hay the oat hay was like straw. |