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Hay helps guinea pigs (and rabbits) with their teeth. It helps keep them nice and trim, you must provide your guinea pig with an unlimited supply of hay everyday.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agogo to petmart or petco. and ask for guinea pig hay it's green and white... the only reson i know is because i have 2 of them
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Do guinea pigs eat paper?
well you should be feeding your guinea pig hay? so when ever its out of hay if you have shredded paper in the cage it will eat the shredded paper. my guinea pigs do this as well so it isn't much to worry aboutCorrectionAccording to all guinea pig care books, it's important to make sure that the animals always have a supply of a special kind of hay called timothy. It's necessary for proper digestion and control of their teeth which, as with all rodents, grow constantly. Unlike hay, paper is processed and has far fewer nutrients. Some guinea pigs may eat excessive amounts which can seriously harm their digestive system.
Can guinea pigs eat canned fruit?
Yes, guinea pigs can eat peaches.Generally, guinea pigs will eat anything they think smell good. The answer is yes.... guinea pigs will eat whatever they want. But I think you want to know are peaches healthy for guinea pigs they will eat it because they think they're sweet. Although guinea pigs like peaches doesn't mean that should be a replacement for food. They're diet is mainly greens, carrots, food pellots (guinea pig food), and timothy hay.
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!
Are guinea pigs allowed to eat alfa hay?
NO Never feed AlfaAlfa to a guinea pig! It gives them upset stomach, and sometimes diarriah.
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.
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.
What do guinea pigs and rabbits eat?
fruit veggies and hay
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.
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
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.
What are guinea pigs burrows made of?
usually hay they eat it to that is why it disappears
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Straw?
yes they can but they prefer hay which i use as bedding.
Do guinea pigs eat wheat grass?
no. they eat timothy hay and dry pellet food
How much paper should a guinea pig eat a day?
Guinea pigs shuoldnt eat paper! they eat hay every day.
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.
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.
What kind of hay should a guinea pig eat?
Just general farmer's hay. You can get this from your local pet shop or garden centre. I would recommend not getting the hay in a tight cuboid shape because this will not taste very nice to your guinea pigs, but use the more natural-looking hay in a bag. Do not give your guinea pigs grass cuttings from your lawn mower because it goes mouldy very quickly.
