Smelly Poo!

[lucy]

Recently I've noticed my pigs' poo has started to whiff a bit - I clean them out every other day, but almost as soon as I have, the cage starts to smell again! It's very strange, their smell is usually very inoffensive! The poo looks normal and is not runny.

I'm wondering if it might be something in their diet perhaps - has anyone else had this experience? The only thing I have fed them recently that is different to normal is broccoli, curly kale and corn on the cob - could any of these be the culprits perhaps?

Thanks!

[Orlaith]

I'm not too sure, I've never had this happen before. You could try taking those out of your piggies' diets again and see if the smell goes away. Are they in good health otherwise?

[Dawn - Admin]

Yes I have noticed if I feed more Brocolli, Kale & Green Cabbage their poops smell much more. Try giving less of the Brassicaceae family this should help cut down the smell. You could feed more peppers, celery, cucumber, mixed lettuces (not iceberg).

[celia]

I think that will be the cause of the smell my shed can stink if the pigs are fed cabbage and broccoli , i have said it smells like seaweed at times lol

[lucy]

Aha that makes sense! Thanks everyone