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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / October 2003Cat Grass growing
For growing cat grasses for kitties to eat, the small little pots I've tried are not working that well. Some tip over when the cat is nibbling. Others grow only a small amount -- the grass doesn't last long. Sometimes it yellows. Has anyone successfully planted a large amount indoors so that the planting lasts a little longer? I'd appreciate any tips for easy growing of larger amounts. What kind of soil mix works best, what kind of containers, where do you buy the seeds, etc. Thanks, Swiss, Buddy, and Amelia http://www.lovethatcat.com >From: altong8@hotmail.com (Alton) >For growing cat grasses for kitties to eat, the small little pots I've >tried are not working that well. Some tip over when the cat is [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >soil mix works best, what kind of containers, where do you buy the >seeds, etc. Thanks, If you go to www.poopsiecat.com they will send you a free starter kit with directions on how to grow pet grass. I just got mine but I haven't tried it yet. Why don't you try planting in a ceramic planter? Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm I bought a 50 pound bag of oat seeds at a seed store. I use a medium size flower pots and potting soil (sometimes "Miracle Grow" and sometimes not). I water it once a day with a spray bottle. Each batch lasts about a week. The biggest cost is the soil (the bag of seeds only cost $8.00). I grow the grass on a window sill so I turn the pot 90 degrees several times a day so it gets even light. Tiger and Amber both munch on the grass and never throw it up. -MIKE I grow oat grass as well.... but I bought a much smaller amount ... they had spill bags available. One important thing to note is it's important to change the soil when you plant a new crop. I reused the soil a few times a while back and ended up with a fly problem (the small flies that look like fruit flies). Now that I change the soil regularly, no flies! > I bought a 50 pound bag of oat seeds at a seed store. I use a medium > size flower pots and potting soil (sometimes "Miracle Grow" and [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > -MIKE When I empty the "used" pot, the whole thing is full of tangled roots so I don't see how I could re-use the soil. I keep the seed in a large plastic container in the basement where the temperature stays about 60 degrees F. I was advised that if kept at warm temps that worms would develop. So far after two years I have seen no worms. -MIKE > I bought a 50 pound bag of oat seeds at a seed store. I use a medium > size flower pots and potting soil (sometimes "Miracle Grow" and [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > both munch on the grass and never throw it up. > -MIKE Thanks. Maybe that's why I've been confused: I didn't realize the plants have such a short life. Well, it sounds like the small, weighty pots is the way to go. (All those light-weight pots sold with kitty grass simply fall over when the kitty is chewing.) I had been imagining a lush, large tray full of grass for the cats. But if soil needs to be replaced once a week, that's a lot of work for a larger container. Also I guess there's a limit how much grass a cat can/should eat. I've watched feral kitties eat grass for years outdoors, and I think sometimes the grass does help them throw up when they have a hairball. Other times, it seems that the grass is simply a flavorful snack, probably with some useful nutrients, too. Amelia, Swiss, Buddy http://www.lovethatcat.com > If you go to www.poopsiecat.com they will send you a free starter I like the litter box they have. Neat idea! >From: "Cheryl" jlh@NOSPAMpetitmorte.net >PawsForThought <darnit7@aol.comnolitter> composed with style: >> >> If you go to www.poopsiecat.com they will send you a free starter > >I like the litter box they have. Neat idea! Hey, I didn't even notice that. I like it too, but did you see the price? Yikes! I think I've seen these kinds of boxes at pet supply stores so maybe they'd be cheaper there? Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm You can buy cat grass seeds here: http://store.yahoo.com/petextras/catoatgrass.html > For growing cat grasses for kitties to eat, the small little pots I've > tried are not working that well. Some tip over when the cat is [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Swiss, Buddy, and Amelia > http://www.lovethatcat.com |
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