4 Signs Your Pet Needs More Hay This Spring🌾
Spring always brings a little shift. More light. Slightly warmer days. And often, a change in your pet’s routine too.If you’ve got a rabbit or guinea pig at home, this is a good time to quietly check in on their hay habits. It doesn’t need to be complicated, just a few small signs can tell you a lot. We will lay out four things to look out for this spring:
1. They’re finishing their hay too quickly
You top up their hay… and it’s gone before you know it.
A healthy small pet should have constant access to hay, and they should be munching little and often throughout the day. If their hay rack looks empty more than full, they might simply need more.
Some pets eat more as the seasons change, especially as they become more active in spring.
Top up generously: Keep racks full and sprinkle extra around their sleeping space.
Upgrade for spring: Consider getting our 4.4kg and 8.8kg boxes - better value and fewer top-ups when your Nibbler’s appetite increases.
2. They’re picking at food instead of munching
If your Nibbler is ignoring their hay but waiting for nuggets or treats, it’s often not fussiness, it’s habit.
Hay should make up the majority of their diet. When there’s not quite enough available (or it’s not fresh enough), pets can start holding out for other food.
Fresh, fragrant hay can make all the difference here. Sometimes it’s just about making hay the easiest, nicest option again.
Fresh water helps keep digestion smooth, especially with all that extra hay munching!
3. Their droppings look smaller or fewer
It’s not the most glamorous topic, but it’s an important one.
Healthy digestion in rabbits and guinea pigs relies heavily on hay. If you notice droppings becoming smaller, fewer, or irregular, it can be a sign they’re not eating quite enough fibre.
A steady supply of good-quality hay usually helps keep everything moving as it should.
4. They seem restless or chewing more
More daylight often means more energy.
If your pet seems a bit restless, or is chewing things they usually ignore (like cage bars or furniture), they might just need more to nibble on.
Hay isn’t just food, it’s comfort, enrichment, and something to do. A full, inviting hay rack can keep them happily occupied for hours.
A small seasonal reset
Spring is a nice time to refresh things, and hay keeps everything in balance throughout. Make sure your pet’s stash is stocked, fresh, and ready for spring.
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