Using Hay

ChristyJade · 02-03-2011, 01:05 PM

Hiya

I was in the pet shop recently and saw that they have short cut hay with the dust extracted. Now I know the 2 main reasons for not using hay was the long strands could get caught around legs etc, and the dust can be bad for them. So if it's short cut with dust extracted, is it okay to be used with tortoises?

Thanks

Christy x

Petrus · 02-03-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ChristyJade

Hiya

I was in the pet shop recently and saw that they have short cut hay with the dust extracted. Now I know the 2 main reasons for not using hay was the long strands could get caught around legs etc, and the dust can be bad for them. So if it's short cut with dust extracted, is it okay to be used with tortoises?

Thanks

Christy x

I think a lot of people do use it. The problems could start if it gets wet - this could cause spores. I don't use it myself, but some experienced keepers do.

burnt toast · 02-03-2011, 03:04 PM

You could use readigrass, its cheap for a big bale/bag if you go to horsesuppliers. They can eat it too. (dont let it get wet though, same as Hay)

**16 shells** · 02-03-2011, 04:47 PM

Is it for bedding in a hide, all dried grass product's can be used, change it regualy. Dust extracted one's are safer, also Timothy Hay is a good one if you can get it from pet shop's.

ChristyJade · 03-03-2011, 10:14 AM

Oh well that's great news, I will put the hay in with him! And make sure I change it regularly....Thanks for the advice guys

WriterNick · 03-03-2011, 11:01 AM

I use readigrass with dried flowers for a bit of bedding and Ovid loves it, it's a bit like pot pourri and they can have a nibble on it as well. Available from the SW shop!

samstar · 06-03-2011, 11:22 AM

Hay traps humidity so just keep that in mind.

02-03-2011, 01:05 PM	#1
ChristyJade Member Hatched Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 436	Using Hay Hiya I was in the pet shop recently and saw that they have short cut hay with the dust extracted. Now I know the 2 main reasons for not using hay was the long strands could get caught around legs etc, and the dust can be bad for them. So if it's short cut with dust extracted, is it okay to be used with tortoises? Thanks Christy x __________________ Big Boy Now! My sewing blog: http://sewwwhat.wordpress.com/

02-03-2011, 04:47 PM	#4
16 shells Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7,286	Is it for bedding in a hide, all dried grass product's can be used, change it regualy. Dust extracted one's are safer, also Timothy Hay is a good one if you can get it from pet shop's. __________________ Paul.

03-03-2011, 10:14 AM	#5
ChristyJade Member Hatched Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 436	Oh well that's great news, I will put the hay in with him! And make sure I change it regularly....Thanks for the advice guys __________________ Big Boy Now! My sewing blog: http://sewwwhat.wordpress.com/

02-03-2011, 03:04 PM	#3
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,246	You could use readigrass, its cheap for a big bale/bag if you go to horsesuppliers. They can eat it too. (dont let it get wet though, same as Hay)

03-03-2011, 11:01 AM	#6
WriterNick Member Juvenile Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 956	I use readigrass with dried flowers for a bit of bedding and Ovid loves it, it's a bit like pot pourri and they can have a nibble on it as well. Available from the SW shop!

06-03-2011, 11:22 AM	#7
samstar Member Hatchling Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 693	Hay traps humidity so just keep that in mind.

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