Can guinea pigs eat lucerne hay?

Answer 1

The above foods are fine for treats and snacks but I think the best way to feed your guinea pig is buy a commercial rodent food that supplies essential vitamins and minerals. But I'm sure your guinea pig would love to have snacks so he doesn't get bored with his pellets.

Answer 2

no

Absolutely. Hay is a Guinea pig's prime source of food. You need to supplement fresh grass or herbs and give them vitamin A and C (for example, with vitamin-enriched guinea pig food from the pet store), but there should always be plenty of hay. They sit on it, they borrow in it, and they eat it.

A Guinea pig's teeth never stop growing, so it is essential to feed them tough matter such as hay to help them wear their teeth out. A diet based on soft fresh food such as salads will lead to overgrowing teeth, which will cause pain and injury (and require a trip to the vet).

Answer 3

Alfalfa hay is generally only used for rabbits,normal hay will do just as good (it's good for their back molars,it keeps them down)

Answer 4

Yes you can and you can usually find them in pelleted form in pet stores.

Answer 5

Yes guinea pigs have to eat hay it is 90% of there diet.

Answer 6

no timothy hay is the best for them

Answer 7

Yes. It is a vital part of their diet. It provides fibre, vitamins and minerals and keeps their teeth healthy. Their diet should be 90% hay.

Answer 8

Yes they cab