How many times a day do guinea pigs eat?

Answer 1

A guinea pig should be fed 3 times a day at around the same time. Once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once before you go to bed so you know they won't go hungry while your sleeping.

Answer 2

A guinea pig usually eats whenever it can get food. Always have a constant supply of hay for your piggy! My piggy usually eats about 5 times a day, and even then, she is squeaking for more food!

The type of hay is very important - it should be a specific type called timothy. Timothy provides nutrients that are important to a piggy's diet as well as the rough texture needed to keep their teeth in good condition. Be careful when buying commercially-prepared foods; some less-expensive brands dilute timothy with alfalfa but the latter isn't nutritionally suitable.