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no but it is in there better nature to have it. because they will be mopre at home if they have the bedding
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoGuinea pigs? you mean yourself? yes of course its good for you, to cover up that fat ugly face
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∙ 12y agoThey say pine is not good but that is what I use but you could yous aspen shavings
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∙ 14y agoyes that is one of the best bedding.
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∙ 11y agoYes, though straw is cheaper.
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Guinea pigs need hay 24\7 and lots of it. Piggies need fibre for their digestive system and can only survive without it for 12-24 hours. They also need fresh water, vegetables, pellets(optional) and some treats once in a while.
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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Straw?
yes they can but they prefer hay which i use as bedding.
Is it normal for a baby guinea pig to eat his bedding?
if its beding is hay then yes it normal for any g-pig to eat hay But you should NOT use hay for bedding. Hay is to eat, you should use either aspen (NOT pine) or recycled paper bedding that you buy at the pet store. Improved: Actually, it is normal for guinea pigs to eat their bedding. I know that it is gross, but guinea pigs are supposed to eat their droppings because it gives them necessary nutrients that they don't have time to absorb the first time it goes through their bodies. Recycled paper bedding at the pet store is the best, and the best kind of hay is the KAYTEE brand Timothy hay. Hope that this helps!
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.
Is it a bad thing for guinea pigs to eat a lot of hay?
No, not at all hay helps a guinea pigs digestive system, my two are constantly eating hay :) hope this helped x
What should i use for guinea pig bedding?
Good options for guinea pig bedding include paper-based bedding, aspen shavings, or fleece liners. Avoid cedar or pine shavings as they can be harmful to guinea pigs' respiratory systems. Make sure to provide enough bedding for burrowing and nesting.
Do I need bedding in my guinea pigs cage?
Yes use pine bedding NOT sawdust it is very bad for there lungs if you need any advice on guinea pigs contact a guinea pig rescue not a pet store
Can guinea pigs be harmed by getting hay in their eyes?
Guinea pigs sometimes get small bits of hay in their eyes and this is not harmful unless the hay is stuck in the corner of the eye. Larger pieces of hay could hurt the guinea pigs eye.
Would it hurt a guinea pig to eat hamster food?
It can. Guinea pigs have differentnutritionalneeds than hamsters. Guinea pigs need a diet high in vitamin C. Also guinea pigs can choke on nuts and seeds. Best to stick with guinea pig food for guinea pigs. Try to avoid food with seeds andkernelseven if it isadvertisedfor guinea pigs as it is best to stick with pellets. Guinea pigs have a differentdigestivesystem opposed to hamsters. Be sure to have hay available for guinea pigs for them to graze when they want. Timothy hay is the main part of their diet.AlfalfaHay is best left to baby guinea pigs as it has highcalcium. Orchard hay is well liked among guinea pigs.
Can guinea pigs get hay belly?
No, I don't think they can.
What will Guinea pigs need in their cage?
Guinea pigs need somewhere to hide, constant supply of hay(timothy hay preferably), a water bottle, plain guinea pig pellets, and toys. They also need fresh fruit and veg everyday, and for the bedding they should either have wood chips or fleece(i prefer fleece as wood chips could cause breathing problems)
Can guinea pigs eat straw or have it as there bedding?
Use it as their bedding, but there's nothing to stop them eating it if they want.
Do Guinea Pigs have to eat fresh hay or can they just eat the hay pellets?
Three basic foods that guinea pigs must have 24/7 include:1. Fresh Water2. Fresh Hay3. Guinea pig pelletsPellets are NO substitute for a hay.
