Questions about cilantro and grass

[JanJam]

Oh dear - tech hitch means I posted twice a blank thread - I'm sorry.

here are the questions - i'll get the other thread deleted

I'd like to ask a couple of questions to ensure I am getting things right.

First, Cilantro = corriander, the herb used in Indian cooking a lot. Is this right? I used to feed a lot of parsley but have now found out this should be limited due to its calcium level, but cilantro/corriander can be fed daily.

Second about grass. We have a big garden out the back and I regularly go out there to cut grass for the girls. It's cheap, plentiful and best of all it's good for them. I don't do this if the grass is wet as I think wet grass can cause them to get upset tummies. Am I wrong there?

Also, once I have cut the grass how should I store it and how long for? At present I leave it in a plastic bag and make sure they get it all within 24 hours. if the grass seems at all slimey I throw it out. I've spotted here that hey should be stored in a cardboard box, so I think from now on I should be storing cut grass in a paper bag, not plastic.

Am I getting this right, or is there anything I am doing wrong/could do better? All advice appreciated - as always the health and happiness of the girls comes first.

[Ly&Pigs]

Cilantro is an herb that can be fed on a daily basis. It's also called coriander.

Grass if overfed can cause tummy upsets if the pigs aren't used to it. Wet grass is fine to feed as long as it's not overwet. The best way to do it is just cut enough for that day and feed it also making sure they have unlimited grass hay as well. Fresh grass is an addition, not a replacement, for hay. You can store dry grass for a day in a plastic bag. I've done this before with no ill effects, especially when I've gotten it from friends' yards before they've mowed. I just pop the bag into the refridgerator to keep it fresh.

Also regarding grass, don't mow your yard with a mower then pick up the clippings. The grass starts fermenting and isn't good for pigs. If you go out with scissors, shears, etc. and cut it yourself then it's fine.

[fourboys4now]

After you pick or cut the grass do you wash it before you serve it to the piggies? I've never fed mine fresh grass before, but I'm sure they'd love it. Also, since they have never had it before, how much would you recommend to start out with? Thanks in advance.

[Ly&Pigs]

I've always rinsed it under the water then let it dry off a bit before feeding it. Start with a small handful for them then gradually increase it a bit each time they have it unless there is a week or more between giving it. This is just to prevent stomach upsets.