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Post by Val Amirault-Vale on Jun 14, 2008 16:12:15 GMT
Val, the hay comes from a bale I buy from a horse supplies, its usually very sweet smelling, fresh with plenty of green bits. They do have timothy hay to nibble on much of the time but I can't cover the whole cage with it as its very expensive. The meadow hay is often very soft, not that I've sat on it lol but it feels soft. Clover, I am going to see if I can get a bale of hay too. My son lives in a pretty rural area and I know that there are horse supply places up there somewhere. My son has a truck so it would be no problem for him to get a bale for me. I always like the way your piggy's look so comfy in it!  When I was going up we used to have our own horses so I'm no stranger to bales of hay, but how long does one bale last for two piggies? I'm talking as bedding only, not as a food source. I will continue to buy timothy and Orchard grass for that. I could easily store a bale of hay inside my garage. Of course my son will not like that idea, but I'm the boss here! Now go get it son! lol  |
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Post by Clover on Jun 15, 2008 8:45:56 GMT
Thank you KJ, Carolyn and Val.
Hi Val, I'm not really sure how long my bales last as it depends what Thumper gets up to in his cage lol Sometimes he likes to re-arrange his cage so I have to tidy/clean his cage up more than once aday.
The bales aren't expensive and the ones I buy are good quality so the piggies will eat it as well as their Timothy hay and herb grasses. As long as the bale is sweet smelling and as you know, you have to check for things that shouldn't be there like thistle etc. Once I even found a milk bottle top so I always check before putting it in the cages.
I've heard some people store the bale in an old quilt cover to help contain any mess.
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Post by 3piggles on Jun 15, 2008 20:42:35 GMT
Oh, great pigtures, and the vids are great, sad but great. I learned the hard way about taking time to get pigtures, as they just aren't with us long enough. Now I have oodles of pigtures, and will always have those memories. Great job!!!
I love the baby piggy. She does a fabulous job. I bet the kids feel as if they have a new cagemate, lol.
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Post by Clover on Jun 23, 2008 12:16:47 GMT
Thank you 3piggles, I'm afraid the little baby has to have supervised visits to Squeekie and Beatrix's cage as both my little twosome seem to want eat her nappy lol Maybe they are trying to potty train her in their own special way lol Here is a lovely drawing that came through my email box this morning from a lovely lady called Morgan, isn't it adorable and just like Beatrix and Squeekie in their tent ;D  |
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Post by donna on Jun 23, 2008 12:22:57 GMT
Clover, That picture is great, I love it. It is such a bright and happy picture. Very cute indeed. xx
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Post by Val Amirault-Vale on Jun 23, 2008 14:57:39 GMT
Aw, very cute Jackie! How nice that she did that for you!
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Post by Clover on Jun 23, 2008 17:24:29 GMT
Thanks Donna and Val, it is very cute isn't it.  |
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Post by 3piggles on Jun 24, 2008 19:41:05 GMT
OH, the pic is so sweet. It's so nice of her to make it for you.
That's a keeper!!!!
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Post by Clover on Jul 1, 2008 16:10:11 GMT
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Post by Janet on Jul 1, 2008 17:36:24 GMT
 Happy first birthday Beatrix!!!! You are such a stunning young sow. I know that Mum has given you a wonderful home with lots of love. Doesn't Squeekie look great? You have given him the companionship that he needed. He looks like a mere 3 year old. Happy Birthday little lady. :-*Auntie Janet 
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Post by newpig on Jul 1, 2008 18:31:36 GMT
Happy Birthday 1st Birthday Beatrix.
I can't believe its been 6 months already. She has really come on in those 6 months. They both look great and very happy.
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Post by 5boars on Jul 2, 2008 2:45:15 GMT
Aww, Happy Birthday Beatrix. Hope you had a wonderful day. Lets not make that smoking a habbit, ya hear.
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Post by Val Amirault-Vale on Jul 2, 2008 2:53:08 GMT
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Post by Alix on Jul 2, 2008 4:58:56 GMT
Happy birthday, Beatrix! How lucky of you your Mum let you smoke. LOL Jackie I had to laugh when I read that - you and your smoking piggies!
They really are looking lovely and healthy - Hoorah for Beatrix and Squeakie!
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Post by donna on Jul 2, 2008 11:19:13 GMT
Happy Birthday Beatrix, It looks like you had a great day out with your best pal Squeekie and had lots of extra fruit and veggies. xx
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Post by beckee on Jul 2, 2008 21:22:07 GMT
Aww time does fly doesn't it Jackie!
Beatrix does look well and truly at home..bad habits aside lol
Happy 1st birthday Beatrix!
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Post by Pigjes on Jul 2, 2008 22:19:24 GMT
Happy 1st Birthday Beatrix  !!!!! |
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Post by Clover on Jul 3, 2008 6:39:43 GMT
Aww thanks so much everyone. We have another birthday in the house, my darling Squeekie is 6 years old today Happy 6th birthday my darling Squeekie  As your Auntie Janet says, you look so young my little Mr.Rumbles . Its raining today so he won't be able to go outside but will make sure I take some pictures of my little man later today |
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Post by newpig on Jul 3, 2008 8:28:43 GMT
Happy Birthday Squeekie - the youngest looking 6 year old.
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Post by anna on Jul 3, 2008 12:26:53 GMT
[glow=red,2,300]Happy Belated 1st Birthday to Beatrix
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Happy 6th Birthday to Squeekie! [/glow]YAY, sending you both loads of love and hugs from the Butler Family. xxxxx
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RIP Sweet Piggles*I love You*
