Hey guys,
I am slowly trying to improve the area the buns have by buying or moving things around to see what works best and was looking for a hay box for the buns. One of the reasons why I wanted a hay box is because I notice that usually when the hay is in their litter boxes it tends to get a bit smelly after the pee and poo on it, and I do refill it everyday but I feel as if the litter box could last longer with me having a litter box and spot cleaning regularly.
I reached out to a person on Etsy and asked if they could make me a custom hay box to fit my needs- and he said yes.
I spoke to him about my measurements and he made an example of what it would look like (image below), but before buying one from him I would just like someone to answer my concerns (as the hay box is preeeeetttty pricey and I don't want to buy something that the buns won't end up using)
1) Will the buns have enough hay- the hay box I asked for is VERY large, but my concern is that the buns have to keep pulling the hay out of the holes, what if they are not able to pull the hay out and don't have access until I notice and pull it out?
2) Does a hay box really reduce hay wastage?
3) The buns have plenty of toys and things to nibble on- and I'd rather they not chew on a wooden litter box that was expensive and custom made- will they end up chewing on it?
4) I am rotating between hay suppliers trying to find a good quality source- I am 99% sure I have found a good place that gives hay but if they sell out (as they are a very small and popular brand) I will have to end up using other suppliers many of which make very short fat hay pieces- if that were to happen I can't really use the hay box can I?
5) Will the hay get 'stale'? If the hay box is large I'd assume that it would take them several days to finish a whole box, will it get 'stale' after sitting for a few days? I am planning to mix the hay around every now and then as well.
Thanks everyone <3
I am slowly trying to improve the area the buns have by buying or moving things around to see what works best and was looking for a hay box for the buns. One of the reasons why I wanted a hay box is because I notice that usually when the hay is in their litter boxes it tends to get a bit smelly after the pee and poo on it, and I do refill it everyday but I feel as if the litter box could last longer with me having a litter box and spot cleaning regularly.
I reached out to a person on Etsy and asked if they could make me a custom hay box to fit my needs- and he said yes.
I spoke to him about my measurements and he made an example of what it would look like (image below), but before buying one from him I would just like someone to answer my concerns (as the hay box is preeeeetttty pricey and I don't want to buy something that the buns won't end up using)
1) Will the buns have enough hay- the hay box I asked for is VERY large, but my concern is that the buns have to keep pulling the hay out of the holes, what if they are not able to pull the hay out and don't have access until I notice and pull it out?
2) Does a hay box really reduce hay wastage?
3) The buns have plenty of toys and things to nibble on- and I'd rather they not chew on a wooden litter box that was expensive and custom made- will they end up chewing on it?
4) I am rotating between hay suppliers trying to find a good quality source- I am 99% sure I have found a good place that gives hay but if they sell out (as they are a very small and popular brand) I will have to end up using other suppliers many of which make very short fat hay pieces- if that were to happen I can't really use the hay box can I?
5) Will the hay get 'stale'? If the hay box is large I'd assume that it would take them several days to finish a whole box, will it get 'stale' after sitting for a few days? I am planning to mix the hay around every now and then as well.
Thanks everyone <3