They can, but they shouldn't.
If your guinea pig hay has ants coming out of it, it's long past time to change the hay.
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.
No not really. As long as they have plenty of hay they tend to bury themselves and get warm. If you want to you could buy them a lodge house for them to cuddle up in. Hope this helps Laura yes and whatever you do donot get cedar or pine chips. My guinea pig died because of the ones we got from walmart. Rachel
You can interact with your guinea pig by petting, playing, and talking to them. Providing toys and tunnels for exercise and mental stimulation can also be enjoyable for them. Additionally, offering a variety of fresh vegetables and hay for them to munch on can keep them happy and healthy.
The name "guinea pig" is believed to have originated from the fact that these small animals were originally brought to Europe from the South American country of Guinea. The term "pig" in the name is likely due to the squealing sounds they make that are similar to a pig.
guinea pig pellets also fruit and veg.
No, guinea pig hay won't cause any problems to cats.
Yes, a guinea pig ABSOLUTELY needs plenty of timothy hay EVERY DAY.
If the guinea pig is getting an otherwise balanced diet rich in vitamin C and good quality hay, no harm will come.
I don't know if I'd say a lot, but guinea pigs do eat a type of hay called timothy hay.
The best type of hay to feed Guinea Pig's are the Timothy hay since it is not too much in calories.
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.
guinea pigs love lettuce lots of vegetables timothy hay and anything from the guinea pig aisle at the pet store
Yes! In fact it is vital for their health.
Guinea pigs should always have hay in their cage. Feed them as much as they want. If you want to spice up their forage diet a bit, getting grass from outside (not near a roadway, sprayed with pesticides, or a dog's "bathroom" :). If your guinea pig is getting fat, I don't think it is because of the hay. Read up on what to do then, and if you want a second opinion ask your vet.
..no. Try using hay.
It is believed that the guinea pig originated in the South American Andes.
Guinea pigs don't always make people itch. If they do, then it probably means that you are allergic to the guinea pig, the hay you feed it, or the sheddings in it's cage.