Hay alfalfa

[shyanntech]

Well I'm new and new to guinea pigs.. Well we went to sign my son up for baseball. The place i to go was a Farm and feed store.. That got me thinking they have Hay there and rabbit feed, chicken, cow =, horse stuff. anyway i ask if he could get Timothy hay in which he can't. He did have some alfalfa pellets like what you would feed a horse for treats i think. Im not sure if i can give it to my 2 guinea pigs they are under 6 mos old.. Well the guy gave me one to see if they would eat it but i don't want to give them something that would make them sick..
The only find i can find Timothy Hay is 90 mile drive for me so that is why I'm asking.. Thank you for your time..

 

[foggycreekcavy]

Those are alfalfa pellets--alfalfa hay cut up and rolled into pellets. Most guinea pigs won't eat them. Even if they would, they are no substitute for hay.

I am surprised that a farm/feed store would not have some type of grass hay; either timothy, orchard, or meadow grass.

Pellets or cubes will not give your pigs the essential benefits of eating long stemmed hay. If you are unable to find any in your area, consider ordering online. Here are three--

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