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Chinchillas => Q & A => Topic started by: Squirrel_Butt on January 01, 2012, 09:21:43 PM

Title: Question about hay.
Post by: Squirrel_Butt 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.

Title: Re: Question about hay.
Post by: chinclub 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.

Title: Re: Question about hay.
Post by: Squirrel_Butt 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. 

Title: Re: Question about hay.
Post by: chinclub 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.

Title: Re: Question about hay.
Post by: Squirrel_Butt on January 03, 2012, 08:16:09 PM

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