That grass growing experiment we did recently went very well. The only problem being that there wasn’t quite enough to grow round, so to speak. Actually, there might well have been if Mariella had been put on a strict diet. I know, I was the only one who thought she should be on one! Anyway, we have decided that the only logical solution is to step-up grass growing production dramatically. The other day we took delivery of of some extra large bulk packs of seeds in readiness!

Here we are at The Grass Growing Manufactory and it’s action stations, all paws on deck, and other urgent sounding phrases!

As you can see, the first batch has germinated and is looking to be in fine fettle.

Daddy says that, according to the directions, the grass has to grow to 150 ‘something’s’ before it is ready. Humph – I don’t think I can be quite 150 something’s, but I certainly am ready!

Here we are at the first measuring event.

Lower away . . . steady . . . to me a bit . . . to you . . . hold it there . . .

Now let me see – it says ‘3’. Crikey, that’s another ‘147’ to go!!!!! This is going to take ages.

Daddy, are you sure that measuring device thingy hasn’t stretched?

Oh well, suppose we had better wait a bit longer – it doesn’t say anything in the directions about not being allowed a crafty sample munch or two though!

Perhaps it is time for a little bit of Fairy Magic, to help speed things along a little.

Here it is, sprinkled with my Magical Fairy Drops – they will certainly help to get it growing quickly!

Ha – they worked a treat! Looks to me like at least 200 something’s – lets get measuring.

Wow – 150 munches exactly! Looks like Daddy even managed to get the measuring thingy planted properly too.

Err, does anybody know where the exit is?

If somebody doesn’t give me a hand in a moment, I will have to eat my way out!

Now then everybody – stand aside, it is time to welcome the honoured guest (me) to the Grand Grass Opening Ceremony.

Ladies and Gentleman, Piggies and . . . err, other Piggies – Taaa-raaa-raa-raaa, I hereby declare this Tray of Grass . . officially . . . wait for it Marigold . . . OPEN!

Okay then, you can start to tuck-in now.

Oi! Don’t bite off more than you can chew, Mariella – there’s plenty for everyone!

Thanks Fairy, nom, nom, nom, burp oops pardon! This might keep us going until teatime.

Well that was jolly good while it lasted – which wasn’t quite as long as I would have wished.

Marigold and Mariella had better start working lots of overtime to ensure I have a regular crop!

You’d think everyone would have cottoned on to this ‘Grow-It-Yourself-Grass’ malarkey – it’s the bees knees! Or should that be the piggies whiskers?!

Many thanks to Gorgeous Guineas and Planet Guinea for supplying more seeds for advanced testing – they were just the ticket!

Grow-It-Yourself-Grass Seeds are available to buy in the UK from Planet Guinea (contact Karen at Guinea Pig Welfare if you are unable to order online). Similar yummy grass products may be found locally worldwide. If you can recommend a reliable source, please let me know and we will be happy to add a link right here on Fairy’s Blog.

Hello my people. I am often asked by someone, what is the ideal number of piggy’s in a household? Well, we were given a present of this super-dooper, attractive sign thing by my piggy-daddy, Ernie, the other day. And, by jingo, it’s just the job for helping me to answer that very important question.

Take a quick gander at my present – what do you reckon then?

In my opinion, which is well known for always being right, THREE piggies per home is the optimum quantity!

When it comes to that all important subject of food, for example, a large helping of salad can be easily spit up into three fair share piggy portions of a half each – biggest half for me, and then half each of what’s left over for the other two piggies. There is a very useful tried a trusted formula you can use. I’ll share it with you here:

Let food = T, Piggies = 3 and Home = 1

Then, Portion = (T/3 + 1)(Fairy x lots)/(T – 1/2) = mine

Or something like that anyway. It’s probably too complicated for you to grasp.

Moving swiftly on. Come on now, you two, time for a quick group photo. Look at the camera thingy and say ‘grass’!

He he! That went very well! What do you reckon Mariella? Oh! Are you feeling a bit tired?? Well, just rest your chins there a while and maybe it would be best if you didn’t eat anything at all for an hour or two – get your strength up for supper later on.
Keep you fur on Marigold – you can have a go up here in a minute, while I go get my tea!

C’mon you two, we’re moving lawns! Look, the grass is greener over yonder!

Pack your cuddle cups and snoozing bags, and bring plenty of nourishing snacks for the journey.

We’d better get topped up, Marigold, Fairy usually knows what she is munching about

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. . . nom, nom, nom. I don’t know why we have to move, Mariella. The grass is very tasty here.

You’re right, Marigold, nom, nom, nom, but Fairy says the grass will be even tastier on the other side of the lawn.

This last grass snack is top notch.

If it isn’t up to scratch when we get there, I am coming straight back!

The lettuce isn’t to be sneezed at either – unlike the sneezy pollen!

Watch out Marigold, mind your fury nose. We don’t want to run you over.

Right! We’re off! Toot-toot!

Are we nearly there yet? I’m feeling peckish.

We’re there! That didn’t take long. Time to disembark. Watch out below – here I come

Well, the lawn over here is rather nice Marigold . . . but I’m not quite sure – it looks so big and scary. I hope we will fit in ok!

Let’s go check it out Mariella. After all, there isn’t room under here for us both! Be brave now!

Well it might not always be greener, but the grass is always just as tasty, on the other side of the lawn.

It’s time to get down to some serious lawn mowing – which remind me, where are my special Grow-It-Yourself-Grass seeds?

It may not have escaped the more astute followers of my Blog that Marigold and Mariella, my half sisters, are rather more ‘traditionally built’ than my svelte, lithe self. This is due the the vast quantities of salad they consume. As well as their regular meals – breakfast, mid morning snacks, late morning snacks, lunch, afternoon tea, high tea, tea and supper for example Marigold has perfected an ingenious method for obtaining even more fresh salad.

Here she is in action.

Marigold: ‘Fairy, can you test that tunnel out, over there, for cosiness please. You will need to spend a few minutes in it to check is it just the right size to provide the correct amount of squeeziness. Do take your time, won’t you?’

Come on, Mariella! We need to nibble very fast before we are spotted!

Hahaha! Very funny, Marigold! I bet you thought I wouldn’t notice you and Mariella tucking in to my Grow-It-Yourself-Grass!

It is rather tasty and I don’t mind sharing. You can both have another mouthful if you like.

Whoa! Not such a big mouthful, go steady . . . there won’t be anything left for my supper.

Mum! MUUM!! Can you come here, Marigold and Mariella have finished now and want to go back in to the playhouse! NOW!

That was a scary moment, I thought they were going to eat it ALL! I think we should order some more seed and plant them a garden of their own. There are some things one doesn’t mind sharing, and maybe I can think of something later. Anyway, Grow-It-Yourself-Grass isn’t called Grow-It-YOURSELF-Grass for nothing!