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Can a guinea pig eat sunflower seeds?

yes they can.... my guinea pigs food comes with sunflower seeds in all the kibble... so YES!


Can guinea pigs eat sweet pepper seeds?

Guinea pigs should not eat sweet pepper seeds, due to the amount of capsaicin they contain. Whenever you give sweet peppers to a guinea pig, make sure you remove all the seeds.


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.


Are seeds bad for guinea pigs?

No, not at all. I wold know cuz my litle piggy has seeds in her piggy food.


Can you feed guinea pigs hamster food?

Their are some food that can be fed to guinea pigs as well as other animals , yes.But it isn't recommended that people feed foods that are not made for guinea pigs to guinea pig , So I would suggest buying pellets (food) specified for guinea pigs with no seeds in them (some companies put seeds in and make a mix but seeds are known for not being very good for guinea pigs.)


Can guinea pigs eat capsicum seeds?

It is best to avoid feeding guinea pigs capsicum seeds as they can be a choking hazard or difficult to digest. Stick to feeding them the flesh of the capsicum instead, which is safe and nutritious for guinea pigs.


Do guinea pigs have a limit for apple seeds I know they are poisonous but do they have some sort of limit to it?

Apple seeds are not poisonous to guinea pigs. I give apples with the seeds in to my guinea pigs everyday. However one must be careful as guinea pigs can choke easily on apple seeds. Please NEVER give guinea pigs ANY type of seeds because thy can choke on them. If you have been giving them seeds and nothing has happened that doesn't mean seeds are safe, it means you guinea pig has been very lucky. Ask any exotic or cavy savy vet.


Can guinea pigs equals gs eat hamster and gerbil food?

No, guinea pigs cannot eat hamster or gerbil food, because they're not hamsters or gerbils. Guinea pigs can eat guinea pig food that doesn't contain any seeds, nuts, grains, milk or coloured bits.


Are guinea pigs allowed to eat sun flower seeds?

Guinea pigs can eat sunflower seeds in small quantities as an occasional treat due to their high fat content. However, the shells should be removed as they can be difficult for guinea pigs to digest and may pose a choking hazard. It's best to offer a variety of fresh vegetables and hay as their main diet.


Can guinea pigs have pancakes?

are you retarded to be asking this no offense cause guinea pigs cant eat that kinda food they eat like carrots peppers without seeds do you expect a guinea pig to eat that haha that's ridiculous


Are seeds from fruits and vegetables bad for guinea pigs?

Some seeds are poisonous to guinea pigs (i.e. apple seeds), and they hold absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Moreover, guinea pigs easily choke on seeds. It is strongly advised not to feed them any kinds (except strawberries, but still feed in moderation).


Can guinea pigs have bird food?

NO! Not only does it not have the nutrition they need, piggies can choke very easily on seeds (another reason not to buy the "mix" guinea pig food - just get pellets)