Calling all Kiwi's

[sammy_kaye]

Hi all

Was wondering if there are any NZ cavy owners out there who have information regarding where to get good quality hay, pallets and opinions on outdoor housing. I do have a C&C cage but would like to give them more outside time.

I am in the Waikato if that is relevant.

Hope I here from you soon

[weta!]

Kia ora Sammy! Good luck finding decent hay. I get mine from a stables, and the quality is variable. I guess there's plenty of grass growing in the Waikato at the moment!

My boys go outside in a 7x3 equivalent c&c cage, with a polystyrene cladding roof. The roof is light, strong, and stays put when you weigh it down with wood. Stands up to cats, but I wouldn't test it with dogs. And it's just during the day.

Have you come across the cavy creek website? There are a few guinea pig owners that hang out in the forums there (www.cavycreek.co.nz).

[sammy_kaye]

Hey,

I havn't really looked on cavy creek as yet. My two babies are inside most of the time in a 2x4. I am currently getting a huge solid outdoor hutch that will be raised up off the ground.

The grass in waikato is growing but the ground is too wet for the piggies to enjoy it! Hay is hard to come by but I get a bale from the feed shop when I need it.

[maizy&betsie]

Hae kiwis! theres not much of us on here! I get my hay from a friend on a farm but have heard you can get big amounts from a place called bird barn Hope i helpd

[sammy_kaye]

Cheers,

Hay is in short supply here and has doubled in price over the past few months at the feed bard. I can get a rectangular bale there which will last for ages for way less than buying it by the bag at the pet feed shop! All my friends with farms need all the hay they can get so I don't want to ask for any at the moment.