Neighboring Chemicals

[Cheeky Piggy]

I know fresh grass is a great thing to give to your piggies (occasionally). My question on this however, is that I have close neighbors who chemically treat their lawn on a regular scheduled basis. So, what are my chances of the rain water washing said chemicals into my own yard, causing my grass to be overloaded with poisonous fertilizer? I would love to share grass to my little ones but fear that my neighbors' lawn has tainted it.

Seems far fetched- But, I do worry and wonder about that. I hope someone can help me with this little dilemma.

I could also grow my own in little pots too... If that's the case, what seeds of grass is best for my boys?

[Cheeky Piggy]

....And I also worry that, when it comes time to do outside play this summer, (for the first time) that my grass will most likely be non-edible and a danger to my pigs.

Suggestions on alternatives are greatly appreciated if poisons in my own yard ring true!

[foggycreekcavy]

If possible, find out what they are spraying and google to see how long it's in the soil or on the grass.

Hopefully they don't spray on a windy day. If they use a drop fertilizer/weed killer there's less of a chance there is drift into your yard.

Is there a spot away from the neighbor's place?

[RodentsRus]

I know fresh grass is a great thing to give to your piggies (occasionally).

Why occasionally in the summer I give my girls fresh grass every day. I know it's free of chemicals as are gardener only natural stuff..

[cibrown]

If you want to grow your own grass, you can get wheat grass seeds. We grow this for our cats in the winter. You can buy the seeds at a food coop or some grocery stores. It is the same stuff that they make the health food drink out of.

[RodentsRus]

I do that all th time in the winter.

[kananaka]

I can never put my pigs on our grass (we do have to treat for fleas and ants). Sigh, wish I could take them out. I am thinking of making a run with a bottom just to get them out for fresh air. I think Foggy has the right idea.

[Cheeky Piggy]

Why occasionally in the summer I give my girls fresh grass every day. I know it's free of chemicals as are gardener only natural stuff..

Ooooh. See, I thought it was occasional. I wasn't sure. Lol! Thank you!

[Cheeky Piggy]

I can never put my pigs on our grass (we do have to treat for fleas and ants). Sigh, wish I could take them out. I am thinking of making a run with a bottom just to get them out for fresh air. I think Foggy has the right idea.

...And my hubby just did it to our lawn a few days ago... So... Yeah. My grass is tainted. Looks like I'm going to have to grow my own. Which is juuuust fine. At least I know it'll be safe.

[Cheeky Piggy]

If possible, find out what they are spraying and google to see how long it's in the soil or on the grass.

Hopefully they don't spray on a windy day. If they use a drop fertilizer/weed killer there's less of a chance there is drift into your yard.

Is there a spot away from the neighbor's place?

Well, I was going to do this, but, we've been having tick issues. Which is weird. We live in town. (doesn't stop them I suppose.) So, my hubby had to spray our lawn. Looks like growing my own is the only option.

I won't mind it. Lol! I love growing plants.

[Cheeky Piggy]

I do that all th time in the winter.

And I'll be growing my own all year round!

[Cheeky Piggy]

If you want to grow your own grass, you can get wheat grass seeds. We grow this for our cats in the winter. You can buy the seeds at a food coop or some grocery stores. It is the same stuff that they make the health food drink out of.

Thank you!! I really appreciate it! This was VERY helpful. *jumps for joy* Lol!