Play Willow Branch Ball?

Those are completely safe for pigs! They're often a favorite- my guinea pigs have had willow balls, tunnels, and houses that they love! Just remember to never purchase a willow ball with any kind of nuts on the inside as those can be very dangerous for guinea pigs.

Mine love willow branches as well... I'd just be careful when buying anything that's not made in the USA as most toys bought in stores are not.

I don't buy them because I can't find any that weren't made in China, and I'm afraid of what they might be treated with. I used to be able to get huts that were made in the US - maybe not any better, but I didn't worry as much about it. The next time I go to my brother's in Mississippi, I'm going to cut some willow and bring back with me and see if I can make some.

Do you have any suggestions for toy balls I could give them?

No, sorry. Mine don't like toy balls.

JennasPigs said:

Those are completely safe for pigs! They're often a favorite- my guinea pigs have had willow balls, tunnels, and houses that they love! Just remember to never purchase a willow ball with any any kind of nuts on the inside as those can be very dangerous for guinea pigs.

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Dang it.. >.< I think mine has a..Walnut? o.e they didn't touch it though o.o and they loved to eat the wooden woven thingys that were made into a ball lol if that makes sense

I give my girls the willow hut/tunnel things every now and then, but be careful because the twigs get really sharp once they start chewing them. I actually thought someone had cut their mouth because I noticed some blood in the cage, so I removed it. It coincidentally turned out that Quinn had a UTI so I gave it back to let them finish destroying it.

LuisaSpike said:

Do you have any suggestions for toy balls I could give them?

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I just got these this week for mine.
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They seem to like them

Dollar to a donut says they're made overseas somewhere.

Melissa123 said:

I just got these this week for mine.
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They seem to like them

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Those ones are the best! I once purchased some timothy hay stuffed willow balls along with some different willow toys. All you have to do is search willow guinea pig toys on ebay and you have a bunch of choices

I make this for my pig

Thank you, @Pink Portrait, I'm going to go make one of those right now!

As soon as I put the cardboard tubing ball in, Luisa ran over and started chewing on it! Yay!

LuisaSpike said:

As soon as I put the cardboard tubing ball in, Luisa ran over and started chewing on it! Yay!

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Coolio! Super easy to make too!

bpatters said:

Dollar to a donut says they're made overseas somewhere.

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Do you mean the ones I just bought? I hope not! :/

bpatters said:

Dollar to a donut says they're made overseas somewhere.

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You were correct! :/ Emailed last night and got this reply:


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Dear melissamadero,

Hello, not all of our items are made in the USA although they were purchased from the USA like the vine items. The shelves and hay holder are made and from the USA and handcrafted by us.

Thanks for looking.


- lotsofchinchillathings "





I will never assume again...

Melissa123 said:

You were correct! :/ Emailed last night and got this reply:


"
Dear melissamadero,

Hello, not all of our items are made in the USA although they were purchased from the USA like the vine items. The shelves and hay holder are made and from the USA and handcrafted by us.

Thanks for looking.


- lotsofchinchillathings "





I will never assume again...

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I think this ebay shop is THE BEST: (broken link removed) So many options for natural toys- even though not all of them are balls. I'm almost positive these are made in the USA. Plus the furries LOVE them, fast shipping, and super cute packaging. Definitely worth considering when purchasing small animal toys.

JennasPigs said:

I think this ebay shop is THE BEST: (broken link removed) So many options for natural toys- even though not all of them are balls. I'm almost positive these are made in the USA. Plus the furries LOVE them, fast shipping, and super cute packaging. Definitely worth considering when purchasing small animal toys.

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I just messaged the seller- I want to make sure everything is from the US before I buy anything. Really nice looking toys though!

Melissa123 said:

I just messaged the seller- I want to make sure everything is from the US before I buy anything. Really nice looking toys though!

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Please let us know what they say. My girl loves chewing pine cone and hay filled vine ball looks good too. Also, anyone know why a toy that is natural that is good for rabbits wouldn't be good for a gp? I wonder why folks post "for rabbits", "for rabbits and guinea pigs"...