Cat grass

[Slap Maxwell]

I got some cat grass seeds for my birthday. It was very simple, they were planted 1/8" under the soil and watered when dry. Within 5 days it was ready to be muched on. It keeps growing once it has been mowed down. The pigs LOVE it.

[Myspoiltpiggies]

aww that's great! My guinea pigs are mad for apple leaves and grass.

[mab0615]

Thanks for the idea Slap. My sister keeps bugging me for what I want for my b-day...now I know!!!!!!!!!!

[zakfoxmom]

That is such a great idea! I have to try that! Do you keep the planter out of the cage until its grown and then put it in for them to munch on?

P.S. Slap- Simon is definately my favorite piggie, I just love his markings!

[Slap Maxwell]

Thank you! Simon is a cutie.

Yes- I keep the pot near the window as it needs lots of light, then put it in when it gets high enough.

[Furkidsmommy]

FYI on the grass. Here is a picture of the grass I grow for my animals



The grass is grown in organic compost from "organic hard red wheat berries" purchased at central market (health food store) (Look in the loose food bins)for .99 per lb. The grass is ready to eat in approximately 7 days and does re-grow. the cost for the tray above was pennies. 1lb of wheat berries will grow more than 20 of the above trays. you only need a couple of tablespoon of the berries for each tray. Much cheaper than the cat grass kits.

[Slap Maxwell]

That is a good idea.

I found some more cat grass in with the other seeds and planted them. Now my entire bedside table is dedicated to piggy happiness.

[Rachy1412]

My brother got cat grass for my 'cat' once. He planted it in the garden and put a fence up around it. The guinea pigs got into the area and ate ALL the grass!

[RyanR]

I got some myself two weeks ago and CC and Smores ate that stuff like there was no tomorow.