All About Hay - Tooth Issues, Digestion, Importance in Diet

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  • Опубликовано: 4 дек 2024

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  • @ScottysAnimals
    @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад +11

    You're a LEGUME! :D

    • @m_71909
      @m_71909 3 года назад +1

      Haha 😆

    • @Kitty-Marks
      @Kitty-Marks 3 года назад +1

      Not I. Actually I've noticed male guinea pigs do that far more commonly then female guinea pigs. I have 4 female piggies and none of them eat their own poo 💩.

    • @shortstackrblx1417
      @shortstackrblx1417 3 года назад

      @@Kitty-Marks they eat their poop if it has extra minerals in it that hasn’t been digested this is because if they don’t have all the minerals they need they could get sick so they need to make sure they get it all in their bodies! At least I think that’s what I heard lol

    • @Kitty-Marks
      @Kitty-Marks 3 года назад

      @@shortstackrblx1417 so my female guinea pigs don't do this because they are getting all the vitamins they need then? I do have them all on a high veggie diet. Lettuce in the morning, cucumbers for lunch, small bell peppers and lettuce for dinner and a leaf if lettuce at bed time.

    • @shortstackrblx1417
      @shortstackrblx1417 3 года назад

      @@Kitty-Marks I don’t think it’s because of that I think just because they know that vitamins are in their poop so they eat it just to make sure that they’re digesting everything I think your pigs are fine it’s just something guinea pigs do I’m not 100% sure though

  • @Kitty-Marks
    @Kitty-Marks 3 года назад +6

    I have 4 female guinea pigs. 3 of them eat Timothy hay about 80% of their diet, but 1 of my piggies eats hay only about 30% of her diet. She just refuses to eat the hay but she eats allot of veggies. She also rarely eats her pellets. She's almost 7 years old and has done this for the least 4 years.
    I watch her closest of all because she can't be housed with the other piggies. She's extremely aggressive to other piggies. But she isn't lonely because she practically lives in my shirt or under my blanket on my chest or tummy. She's extremely intelligent and tells me when she has to go potty. She has two cages, one next to my recliner and one attached to my bed. She usually sleeps with me and because of my disability I can't roll in my sleep. She knows how to wake me up to tell me to put her into her cage when and if she wants to.
    Daisy (her name) has developed multiple sounds and body language to communicate to me what she needs, even as specific as to what type of veggie she wants. I know this sounds ridiculous and unbelievable but it's completely true. Daisy isn't a guinea pig, she's a human trapped in the body of a guinea pig.😊
    She's my best friend, my baby and my happy place. Sadly though she's extremely old for a guinea pig and the anxiety of knowing her time is nearly over is beyond overwhelming with sadness and anxiety but I cherish every day with her.
    Side Note:. I thought guinea pigs were nearsighted and couldn't see very far but Daisy watches tv and actually reacts to what she's watching. At night she sits on my shoulder, lays against my cheek and watches movies with me. She hates horror or anything scary because she will dive under the covers and hide. It isn't because of scary sounds or music because at night I watch movies with earbuds in, because of this she can't hear what's going on. She prefers bright colors like cartoons and things a child would like. This is based on her reactions when I turn different movies on. Like recently we watched a Disney movie about souls and she was really engaged in it. I know she isn't just reacting to colors and shapes because once I was watching an action movie where one guy started attacking another and she started looking between it and me like she was concerned. When I calmly told her that he was a bad guy she laid back down.
    I know some people won't believe me but everything I said is completely true, I swear by it.
    I love your channel and everything you do for these amazing, sweet and wonderous creatures Scotty. 🤗❤️🤗

  • @michellem4118
    @michellem4118 3 года назад +14

    "HAY!! I have to drink water now " says Nate lol

  • @catherinewholey3630
    @catherinewholey3630 3 года назад +11

    UK viewers may like to know that Simon Maddock, a vet in a Northampton vet centre called "The Cat and Rabbit Care Clinic" has made guinea pig teeth issues his speciality. He sees piggies from literally all over the UK. Without him our sanctuary for dental guinea pigs could not exist. He is very experienced seeing piggies pretty much all day every day.

    • @ingadubrova146
      @ingadubrova146 3 года назад

      He is fantastic, he looked after my Shaggy when one vet failed him, but sadly after 3 weeks with Simon's help Shaggy still past away. But Simon tried his best. I only take my guinea pigs to him now

    • @jaytucker8834
      @jaytucker8834 3 года назад +1

      That's really good to know - thanks Catherine. It would be a bit of a trip from Surrey, but worth it. I think I have found d a good vet eventually, but until something serious crops up I won't know. So brilliant to have a go-to-vet. Have you asked Scott to put Simon Maddock on his vet list? x

    • @catherinewholey3630
      @catherinewholey3630 3 года назад +1

      @@jaytucker8834 Yes. Please know that if your piggie was struggling with teeth or any other issues our sanctuary (near Simon) offers boarding while any intensive regular vet visits are needed.We offer this for long distant clients when needed. (Simon sees many long distant clients) Then when appointments become less frequent/stop, the piggies can go home again. We are called The Excellent Adventure Sanctuary in Northampton. The Piggies who board are under the expert care of our director. Simon is on Scottys vet list :)

    • @catherinewholey3630
      @catherinewholey3630 3 года назад

      @@ingadubrova146 Im so sorry your piggie passed away but Im glad you have discovered Simon. He really is a super vet

    • @jaytucker8834
      @jaytucker8834 3 года назад +1

      @@catherinewholey3630 cheers, good to know where I can turn to if the need ever arises. Will make a note of details. Hoping I won't need them, but better to be safe than sorry. Much appreciated

  • @andrielisilien
    @andrielisilien 3 года назад

    Nate is our reminder to hydrate

  • @amandaliverpool3374
    @amandaliverpool3374 3 года назад +8

    P.S. gotta tell you this. Woke up yesterday morning thinking of Billy's Birthday Party and the race toy vehicles. Brilliant ❣ Great memories. Take care ♡

    • @livingfree7153
      @livingfree7153 3 года назад +2

      I ordered the cars in honor of the birthday party!! 🥳

  • @sunnyyu4042
    @sunnyyu4042 3 года назад +1

    Haha! Nate loves interrupting you by drinking his water bottle!

  • @NurseGreeneyesRN
    @NurseGreeneyesRN 3 года назад +1

    I buy 50 pds of Hay from Small Pet Select. Great quality hay. They absolutely love it. Oxbow MVI and Supportive Joint treats. Italian Parsley is they’re absolute fave, carrots, small bell peppers and lettuce, cilantro. Do my shopping every 3 days at the 99cent store. Scott how about a video of you shopping of veggies for the little wheekers. 😘 smooches to all the little wheekers!!!!

  • @dianehilliard9256
    @dianehilliard9256 3 года назад

    I can't believe how much time we spend on hay-choosing it,buying it storing it, feeding it, and mostly, cleaning it

  • @laurelldockall2399
    @laurelldockall2399 3 года назад

    Life would not be complete if Nate didn’t drink when you make a video. I Love his drinking sounds 💕

  • @fif2177
    @fif2177 3 года назад +7

    i’m loving all these uploads!!

  • @SADSUPERNOVA
    @SADSUPERNOVA 3 года назад

    Suggestion: show your Guinea Pigs while discussing issues. That's why people link to Guinea Pig vlogs.

  • @jenniferhwaddington
    @jenniferhwaddington 3 года назад +6

    Another great video, thank you Scott. Lots of love to your piggies and again, we are so sorry about Billy.

  • @coryarthur8126
    @coryarthur8126 3 года назад

    Hey I'm glad your doing better since what happend to billy lots of love to your pigs

  • @jenniferhwaddington
    @jenniferhwaddington 3 года назад +3

    Oh little Nate, he's always got to make his noise!

  • @LauraDora124
    @LauraDora124 3 года назад

    I sit and watch my boys eating their veg every evening. It’s enjoyable, but I also see how they eat (and mediate to make sure no one is stealing food 🤣).
    I love watching them munch on hay.
    Fluffed up piles of soft meadow hay are great, no hay pokes and they really enjoy playing in hay. It’s enrichment as well as food for them ❤️ They basically eat hay all day long, so having it under their mouths/very nearby at all times, where ever they are in the cage, really helps them eat enough.
    It’s also technically a “myth” that it’s 80%, because it should be unlimited, a constant large supply. Rather than limited to “80%” so to speak. I understand why they use the numbers though, it shows how they need mostly hay in their diet. They’re grazers. Grazing in a field, but a hay field ahah.

  • @PeaFriends
    @PeaFriends 3 года назад

    Sorry to hear of Billy x x x

  • @jaytucker8834
    @jaytucker8834 3 года назад +1

    A brilliant educational video. I recently learned that they can eat blackberry leaves, so it's now on my foraging list of fresh foods. So I pinch the new growth fresh sprig of three four leaves from the higher up brambles, these don't have any developed thorns, so I don't get pricked fingers. Mine love these so I've introduced them slowly. Luckily there are wild brambles nearly everywhere here in the UK.

  • @TheK9Spirit
    @TheK9Spirit 3 года назад

    My girls love the snack shack as a hay rack. Carson is the only weirdo who tries to run through it even when it’s stuffed, so he does better with just a small pile. 😂

  • @msguineapigsrus
    @msguineapigsrus 3 года назад

    I spies Ron and Gizmo up top!!
    I also feed orchard grass due to allergies.

  • @RobertBosworth
    @RobertBosworth 3 года назад

    Another comprehensive and informative video from Scott. I’m fortunate that I don’t have a hay allergy but I’ll occasionally get a face full of hay dust that leaves me coughing for a while. I get Small Pet Select’s 2nd cut Timothy hay on a subscription and my girls love it. Their favorite veg-treats are dandelion greens and corn husks. 😀🐾

  • @PeaFriends
    @PeaFriends 3 года назад

    We like meadow hay here. Timothy seems to make me sniffly.
    Its interesting that they prefer to drink in the evening. I only hear the water bottle being used in the evening with my three.

  • @NurseGreeneyesRN
    @NurseGreeneyesRN 3 года назад +1

    You always have educational videos!🤘SCOTTY ANIMALS ROCK! 🤘

  • @efikaligeri1734
    @efikaligeri1734 3 года назад

    I enjoy every minute of your videos

  • @eileenlester4342
    @eileenlester4342 3 года назад +2

    Gotta love Nate! 💜

  • @hollycondict7920
    @hollycondict7920 Год назад

    Fruit is high in sugar, but my piggies like the non-sugar scraps that I would otherwise throw away. I give them banana peels, watermelon rinds, strawberry leaf tops, and cherry stems.

  • @amandaliverpool3374
    @amandaliverpool3374 3 года назад +1

    Great to see you again so soon after Billy. Your a trooper. I had Angelica for 6 1/2 yrs with her issues. Hi Nate 😘. I'd never been able to find greener sort of hay but tried varieties and the cookies which were quite green. Chomper had teeth issues. As you say the sooner you get them sorted the better. Glad Mike is ok❣YNWA

  • @PetiteCavy
    @PetiteCavy 3 года назад +7

    Thank you for the video Scott. Do you have any tip to cure mouth abscesses? (instead of going to the vet) Also, I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP Billy 💖💖 From your piggy friends in Canada

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад +1

      It would almost always require antibiotics

    • @PetiteCavy
      @PetiteCavy 3 года назад

      @@ScottysAnimals ok thanks, that's what I would have thought, but just in case you have any extra SECRET tip! ☺️💖

    • @skinnypigs1
      @skinnypigs1 3 года назад +2

      Abscess related to dental issues are very serious and hard to cure even with all the vet care, so make sure to not skip the vet and get seen right away.

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад +2

      I don't have any Guinea pig care secrets. I would share all of my information freely.

    • @PetiteCavy
      @PetiteCavy 3 года назад +1

      @@skinnypigs1 💯agree Abby! 🥰

  • @juliematta1314
    @juliematta1314 3 года назад

    I tried to give my boys some orchard hay for variety, but they won’t eat it if there is Timothy hay around. Fortunately, I am not allergic to Timothy because I love the way it smells too!

  • @atreb56
    @atreb56 3 года назад

    Thanks for posting. Your recommendation to use Orchard Hay in video has helped me. I've been using Timothy Hay for years but I'm allergic to it. I changed to Orchard Hay and that is much better for me. My piggie likes it.

  • @ginat3592
    @ginat3592 3 года назад

    Nate is always thirsty when it’s video time!

  • @MaRko1379
    @MaRko1379 3 года назад

    Nate 🥰

  • @loub.2992
    @loub.2992 3 года назад +1

    So sorry again for your loss Scotty. I have just picked up a wee boy piggy. He is 10/11 weeks old and he is huge, however, he has not been handled so I have my work cut out. Love to you and your piggies. xx

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад +1

      Taming tips www.scottysanimals.com just time and patience and TREATS!

  • @shanehollaway6012
    @shanehollaway6012 3 года назад

    Nate is such a funny piggy. "Hay I'm trying to drink" says Nate. He just cracks me up, the little fur ball.
    (Just a little tip some of you guys that don't have Timothy Hay available might need: If you live in a country like Australia were Timothy hay isn't available I suggest Oaten Hay... IT REALLY WORKS!!!!!) :) :) :) :)

  • @IamAmandaJoy
    @IamAmandaJoy 3 года назад

    My oldest piggy used to inhale dill LOL but my current herd loves dandelion!

  • @barbaraahmad7652
    @barbaraahmad7652 3 года назад

    Good info. Thank u. I knew hay was part of diet. Did not know it helped with their teeth to prevent overgrowth. Always thought just 4 teeth (2 upper, 2 bottom incisors). U n Saskia keep refer molars. Googled it n found piggies have 10 teeth. So sorry about u 2 boys.

  • @cindyp.9030
    @cindyp.9030 3 года назад +1

    I have the same issue you do with the timothy hay, I also feed orchard grass instead. I will give mine a compressed timothy hay block to chew on, also other hays as a variety like you suggested. I grow the small yellow grape tomatoes so she can get fresh ones, they taste better than store bought. 😄 Great information as usual.

  • @missymarsh42
    @missymarsh42 2 года назад

    Which hay would you prefer oxbow hay or
    the small pet select

  • @CosmicHamsters
    @CosmicHamsters 3 года назад

    Great timing as always Nate 😀

  • @kassiegross3608
    @kassiegross3608 2 года назад

    I am allergic to the hay that I give my piggies,I get fresh cut hay from pet select, what should i do? try another brand? and if so,what? please help.thanks! you're the best scotty!!

  • @ambercherry8668
    @ambercherry8668 3 года назад

    My guineas Lapis and Jasper love their hay and veggies, but for some reason they refuse to eat their pellets

  • @SheriMorgan
    @SheriMorgan 3 года назад

    Thank You So Much Scotty! Is there a link to book a phone call for bonding my boys? Thank You again’ you saved my piggy!!! Love&Light from California 💗💗

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад

      Watch my playlist on bonding. Also my video, " you can't bond Guinea Pigs "

  • @missymarsh42
    @missymarsh42 Год назад

    is 1st cut or 2nd cut timothy hay, which is the best for the guinea pig???

  • @saffronhunter1288
    @saffronhunter1288 3 года назад

    Aside from the Snak Shack, do you have any tips on convincing them to eat more hay? Mine still shows very little interest in hay and prefers pellets and veggies.

  • @tommyclineweaver
    @tommyclineweaver 2 года назад

    I know Timothy hay is basically the Gold Seal for cavies, however, my cavies are very active throughout the day and keep me awake half the night. From my research and consulting with several area vets one of whom specializes in exotic small pets, it was suggested that I slowly switch my cavies to an Alfalfa/Orchard Grass mix. What's your recommendation?

  • @valk2913
    @valk2913 3 года назад +2

    Any tips on how to get your picky guinea pig to try fruits and vegetables? :D

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад +1

      Did you watch my video? Fruit is only an extremely occasion or treat. The more Guinea pigs you have the more they will encourage each other to eat. But please absorbed the message of this video that Hey is 80% of their diet

    • @valk2913
      @valk2913 3 года назад

      @@ScottysAnimals ty for that and yes I watched your video!!

  • @Youtub-e4d
    @Youtub-e4d 3 года назад

    Can the wast from the gp be used in compost

  • @chrystalferrenti7252
    @chrystalferrenti7252 3 года назад

    I'm sorry for all the the comments, but do you have a link for that cuddle sack you use with the strap? I can't find one like that anywhere!

  • @jaytucker8834
    @jaytucker8834 3 года назад

    Hays - I mix up a pile of good quality Timothy, orchard, meadow, mountain and an organic farm hays , which I sprinkle with the foraging mixes. They seem to enjoy snuffling and foraging through the tray of mixed hays

    • @wateredeggs8198
      @wateredeggs8198 3 года назад

      Where do you get your hay?

    • @jaytucker8834
      @jaytucker8834 3 года назад

      @@wateredeggs8198 Hi, mainly I get my Hay from Small Pet Select and The Hay Experts

    • @wateredeggs8198
      @wateredeggs8198 3 года назад

      @@jaytucker8834 Thank you for the help!

  • @AprilAiteen
    @AprilAiteen 3 года назад

    I couldn’t find the snack shack on your website. Did I miss it?

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад

      Yes, cage set up, or maybe diet section. Also link in the description of this video! Thanks for supporting us

  • @Malcolm-pp4xb
    @Malcolm-pp4xb 3 года назад

    I have a question, which log do you have? There’s a large option. I don’t want to go accidentally buy the wrong one.

  • @kristinjoni
    @kristinjoni 3 года назад

    One of our pigs (he’s very chubby and eats a lot) has always had an open mouth since he was little. He eats a lot but if he eats a carrot, he “minces” it first and then eats the pieces. He doesn’t drool. He seems healthy. Shiny coat. He’s one of the heaviest of our boys. I’m wondering if this could be a problem... he seems fine; but his mouth is always open a bit because he has a “shark nose” face.

  • @Sunnie_Hills
    @Sunnie_Hills 3 года назад

    I got my first guinea pigs a month ago and all of a sudden my guinea pig (Doodle) started biting my sister. Like she had to get a band-aid, multiple times for the past few days I'm not sure what's going on. Doodle has also bitten me a few times. Very recently though. Help? Advice?

  • @jonathanedwards9548
    @jonathanedwards9548 3 года назад

    I do use Devon meadow hay is sorry about Billy scotty do you miss him I am in the uk

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад +1

      And miss him very much and all of my piggies that have gone

    • @jonathanedwards9548
      @jonathanedwards9548 3 года назад

      I have two girls Guinea one don't drink much

  • @amandaanderson4406
    @amandaanderson4406 3 года назад

    Is fescue hay ok?

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад

      I have not heard of it but I'm sure you could reach out to a vet on my list and ask if it is OK. If it is in the grass family it should be OK but I would still check with a vet or do some more research online

  • @naomirussell-tucker4578
    @naomirussell-tucker4578 3 года назад

    I need help my guinea pig needs his nails trimmed or grinded and everywhere that I called are saying that they have to be vaccinated but I can’t find any clinic that does vaccinations for guinea pigs can someone help me with this please

  • @lorettaolson8748
    @lorettaolson8748 3 года назад

    Is it true that the hay you can get is better at certain times of the year? Like greener in the Spring and dryer in high Summer.

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад +1

      Probably however it is a dried product and it usually lasts for quite a while. I have never had a problem obtaining high quality hay at any time of year

    • @wateredeggs8198
      @wateredeggs8198 3 года назад

      @@ScottysAnimals What hay do you use?

    • @wateredeggs8198
      @wateredeggs8198 3 года назад +1

      I experience this exact same thing!

  • @heatherjoy479
    @heatherjoy479 3 года назад

    How u coping with out Billy rip Billy

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад

      It breaks my heart when I realize he is not here.

    • @heatherjoy479
      @heatherjoy479 3 года назад

      @@ScottysAnimals miss keeping guniea pigs me to I cant my prosias arthritis I in a bungalow is the room pdsa rules to 3 free now 1 .

  • @jasonknowsit
    @jasonknowsit 3 года назад

    I miss billy

  • @megzfmegzf8559
    @megzfmegzf8559 3 года назад

    lmao, Nate's sooo funny xD

  • @jackiekatz8923
    @jackiekatz8923 3 года назад +1

    My piggy refuses to eat any hay, I've tried them all 😢 he eats his carrots but not his hay. 😭

    • @yamataichul
      @yamataichul 3 года назад

      I've raised my first piggies with only veggies and they lived up to 6 and a half :0 hay was very rare in my country therefore I assume it isn't as necessary as pellets. Don't recommend going with the flow like that because I got mine from a breeder that gave this kind of diet as well to his herd

    • @jaytucker8834
      @jaytucker8834 3 года назад

      How about trying some fresh natural grass. I cut fresh grass daily then rinse it well for my piggies. Then they began to eat more hay. I have about four different types of good quality hay and mix it up

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад +1

      You must make it happen. You should have other Guinea pigs that can show him how important it is. Please heed the warnings of this video. Your Guinea pigs will eat Hey if you stop offering them other things for half A-day or so. Your Guinea pigs will not starve if you only offer Hey for A-day

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад +1

      @@yamataichul Will you are extremely lucky that you have been able to avoid tooth complications however this is An exception.

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад

      @@jaytucker8834 This is a great idea

  • @Lene-ce7nt
    @Lene-ce7nt 3 года назад +2

    I think Nate just likes some attention. Whenever he hears your voice he s making noise as if he wants to say. Dont talk to that phone. Iam important! 😄

    • @Lene-ce7nt
      @Lene-ce7nt 3 года назад

      And we would love to see some more videos of you at ghe rescue. Even when it is Monday, and no public out there take us with you .We miss you laugh and comment on the boy bondings. 🤩🐹

  • @simonjimenez4663
    @simonjimenez4663 3 года назад

    Do an experiment and put a girlfriend for Nate

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад +1

      Simon, I'm sorry that you are not familiar with my background. I am involved in Guinea pig rescue and there are so many homeless animals. If you ask your parents I'm sure they will explain to you the birds and the bees and why giving Nate a girlfriend is not a good idea. At the Los Angeles Guinea pig rescue we struggled to place home was Guinea pigs with good families and breeding would make it that much harder