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Not giving guinea pigs unlimited Timothy Hay around the clock is a big mistake. Many people don't seem to know that guinea pigs NEED hay. Many people buy the hay they find at the pet store, the most commonly found packaged hay is Alfalfa hay. Many people buy Alfalfa hay because that is what the pet store people told them to buy. Alfalfa hay should only be given to pregnant mothers and growing babies. Alfalfa hay has too much calcium and other nutrients which can cause bladder stones in guinea pigs. Timothy hay helps their digestive system and is the best way to help keep their molars ground down and healthy.
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What kind of hay does a guinea pig eat?
Timothy hay for an adult, alfalfa for a baby. There alternatives for timothy such as oat grass, but timothy hay is really best.
Does a guinea pig eat lots of hay?
I don't know if I'd say a lot, but guinea pigs do eat a type of hay called timothy hay.
Do guinea pigs eat wheat grass?
no. they eat timothy hay and dry pellet food
Can guinea pigs eat timothy hay pellets instead of the grass hay?
As it is edible for them and helps wear down their teeth. People feed timothy hay to guinea pigs that aren't pregnant or young as if you give a normal guinea pig alfalfa hay (which is for pregnant guinea pigs and young guinea pigs), it will be too high in calcium (I think) which is bad for them.
Do you buy alfalfa or timothy hay for your adult guinea pig?
Usually alfalfa hay is used for young pigs and pregnant sows. It has a lot of calcuim, so they need it. Adult guinea pigs are best to have a good bowl of pellets and all the timothy hay they can eat!
What do guines pis eat?
Timothy hay, timothy based pellets, veggies, and fruits. Try looking on guinea pig cages dot com to find out more about guinea pigs.
Can guinea pigs survive without hay?
guinea pigs eat timothy hay to wear their teeth down that continue to grow throught their lives. when a guinea pigs teeth are overgrown it becomes hard to eat and the guinea pig will eventually starve to death.
Can guinea pigs eat large french marigolds?
No they can't but they ca eat little bits of apple carrots timothy hay and spinach
Does a guinea pig need hay?
Yes, a guinea pig ABSOLUTELY needs plenty of timothy hay EVERY DAY.
What does it mean when a guinea pig eats a lot of timothy hay?
Well, it usually means your piggy is healthy! guinea pigs LOVE timothy hay, and it should be available to them at all times.
What is the best type of hay to feed guinea pigs?
The best type of hay to feed Guinea Pig's are the Timothy hay since it is not too much in calories.
Can timothy hay grow in the wild?
yes .some other animals eat timothy hay.
