General How many of you actually... measure your pigs' veggies?

I normally don't measure how much I give him. I did once the other day and found out I was over feeding a little bit, so now i have a better idea of how much to give him.
Although I don't think it matters too much if you overfeed a little bit, as long as it's not affecting them negatively.

OMG where did you get that cozy!?
Not to change the subject LOL

I didn't see that cozy when i posted! Where DID you get it? It's adorable!

One of the veterans of this website long ago estimated a cup of veggies is like a large handful, with fingers spread out. I'm not sure if that's true. It's what I go by as well.

I eyeball it and make sure their poops are nice and firm. Easy peasy!

I was just thinking about this! I don't measure either haha, I eyeball as well.

2198lindsey said:

OMG where did you get that cozy!?
Not to change the subject LOL

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I got it from Petco. It's technically a hidey for ferrets but it works just fine! Sometimes they crawl out the trunk but not too often as it's a bit of a tighter squeeze. There are a whole bunch of fun hideys for ferrets but the holes tend to be a bit too skinny. This one is good though because the, er, butt hole is big! I just soak it in detergent and rinse it when it gets gross.

Guess who's going to Petco this weekend....

2198lindsey said:

Guess who's going to Petco this weekend....

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Same!

2198lindsey said:

Guess who's going to Petco this weekend....

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Marshall Hide-N-Sleep Alligator Ferret Hideaway at PETCO I have NOT seen this one in our store! A little scary but also looks like it would be piggy-friendly!

Oh I love it! Especially since I live in the alligator capital of the world xD

I don't measure my veggies, I am quite sure I feed more than a cup most days.

BernieAndBert said:

I got it from Petco. It's technically a hidey for ferrets but it works just fine! Sometimes they crawl out the trunk but not too often as it's a bit of a tighter squeeze. There are a whole bunch of fun hideys for ferrets but the holes tend to be a bit too skinny. This one is good though because the, er, butt hole is big! I just soak it in detergent and rinse it when it gets gross.

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Well, that sucks I don't have a Petco anywhere near me! I don't measure my veggies either I just kind of judge. Their poop has been OK so I must be doing something right.

SheWolfSilver said:

Well, that sucks I don't have a Petco anywhere near me! I don't measure my veggies either I just kind of judge. Their poop has been OK so I must be doing something right.

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It's totally possible that Petsmart carries them as well if you have one of those near you. Or you could just do an online search for ferret hideys. They get all the fun stuff made for them!

i love that hidey house! i've been thinkign about getting it for my piggies but i wasnt sure about the size of it! i for sure going to get them it now! they would love it!

Oh, very nice hidey.
I just go buy eye when measuring the pigs veg

I go by the poops. They're fine, so I'm feeding fine.

madelineelaine said:

I go by the poops. They're fine, so I'm feeding fine.

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Yeah, the only thing I'm a bit more critical on is higher calcium veggies.

It's good to notice things such as poop firmness and calcium deposits. Pigs are all different and may need different diet tweaks, but it's fairly easy to see if something needs changing.

Please don't purchase anything from pet stores! They don't make much money on the animals they treat badly so they make most of their profits from the supplies. Buy products and supplies from stores that don't sell live animals like pet food outlets. Or online retailers or directly from the manufacturer!

You can buy amazing cozies from many different people on here and then you are supporting their non bred piggies and their rescue/foster efforts!

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Just to name a few!

Both Petco and Petsmart are supplied by pet mills. PLEASE take @Onetwo 's advice!