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03-08-08, 06:27 pm
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| Can I freeze my Hay?? Hi everyone! I wanted to buy some hay, but I don't know how much my piggie can eat before the hay becomes stale. When does hay get stale, if at all? Also, can I freeze my hay so that it will stay fresher longer, then unfreeze it when my piggie is ready to eat it? It would be nice if I could just buy a big batch, then save it so i don't have to keep making trips to the store. It's alfalfa hay, just an FYI. Thanks! |
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03-08-08, 06:31 pm
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| Re: Can I freeze my Hay?? You definately never want to freeze hay. Hay, stored properly will last for a good year. Just store it in either a cardboard box with holes poked in it for air circulation or an open topped rubbermaid like container (do not use lid). Then store it in a dry location. And, by the way, why aren't you giving your pigs grass hay instead of alfalfa? They need grass hay in unlimited amounts. Alfalfa is only a supplemental hay for young, pregnant or nursing pigs. |
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03-08-08, 06:38 pm
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| Re: Can I freeze my Hay?? My piggie is a baby, she is only about 1-2 months old. I know that cavy's older than 6 months need timothy/grass hay. So if I just kept it in the bag it would save? Thanks |
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03-08-08, 06:44 pm
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| Re: Can I freeze my Hay?? Even though your pig is under 6 months it still needs unlimited grass hay, such as timothy, as well as alfalfa. Alfalfa is just a supplemental hay. All piggies regardless of age need to have unlimited grass hay! If you have a large amount of hay you do not want to keep it in the bag! You should find a box or rubbermaid container to keep it in. The air flow is what keeps it dry/fresh. If it is stored in a bag it will get moist and mold. That is very dangerous for the piggies! |
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03-08-08, 06:47 pm
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| Re: Can I freeze my Hay?? ok, thank you  I have some timothy hay also already. |
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03-08-08, 06:52 pm
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| Re: Can I freeze my Hay?? Quote:
You don't want to store hay in a bag, especially plastic. It could mold. I explained the two methods for properly storing hay. Last edited by Ly&Pigs : 03-08-08 at 06:59 pm. |
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