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Question about hay.
« on: January 01, 2012, 09:21:43 PM »

Today I bought some hay cubes for the chins. I noticed when I got home the baged had a small hole going through it as if it was impaled.Is it safe to give chins hay that had a hole in the bag? The cubes appear to be ok but I'm not sure if I shoiuld really let them have the cubes from that bag. I just have this bad vibe, but I also tend to get them when there really is no cause for concern. I need input from others before I can do anything.
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Re: Question about hay.
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2012, 03:27:04 PM »

If the hole looks like a bad handling accident I think it will be fine.  If it looks like it could have been chewed from mice or bugs I would through it away.  But, when in doubt throw it out is always my motto.
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Re: Question about hay.
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2012, 04:37:21 PM »

It looks like it was impaled. Like someone tried to hang it back up but instead stuck the metal rod right through it. 
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Re: Question about hay.
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2012, 06:24:53 PM »

I think it would be fine then, but if you are worried take it back or throw it out and get some new.
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Re: Question about hay.
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2012, 08:16:09 PM »

Think I'll discard it. better safe than sorry.
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