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Why wont your guinea pig eat fresh fruits and veggies?
Because this is not (and should not be) part of their natural diet. Guinea pigs benefit from feeding on fresh grass hay, such as timothy hay, in addition to food pellets which are often based from timothy. Alfalfa is also a popular food choice; most guinea pigs will eat large amounts of alfalfa when offered it, though there exists some controversy over the feeding of alfalfa to adult guinea pigs. Some pet owners and veterinary organizations have advised that, as a legume rather than a grass hay, alfalfa consumed in large amounts may lead to obesity, as well as bladder stones due to excess calcium, in any but pregnant and very young guinea pigs. However, published scientific sources mention alfalfa as a source for replenishment of protein, amino acids and fiber.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section indicated below.
Do guinea pigs eat vegetables cooked frozen or thawed?
No, guinea pigs must not eat frozen vegetables. Guinea pigs must not eat cooked vegetables either. They can only have fresh green vegetable or else their stomachs can get upset. In addition to vegetables, guinea pigs require constant access to a specific type of hay 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.
What can you feed a guinea pig?
If they are still with the mother, she will wean them at 3-5 weeks. Provide regular guinea pig food (grass hay, alfalfa pellets, and fresh vegetables) and they will eat it when they are ready. If a baby doesn't eat any regular food within a week, loses weight, or doesn't gain weight, take him to the vet, as he may have a tooth problem, especially if he is all white. Baby guinea pigs also need alfalfa hay to chew on. Once they become adults, however, they should be fed only timothy or another grass hay, such as bluegrass or orchard grass. Alfalfa hay may contribute to bladder stones in adults, which is an ailment to be avoided at all costs. Most pellet-type foods found in pet stores are made of alfalfa hay, and poor quality anyway. Oxbow Hay makes the best pellets (Cavy Performance, which is alfalfa-based, and Cavy Cuisine, which is timothy-based) and a variety of good hays. KM's Hayloft sells timothy, bluegrass, and alfalfa hays. The mother will feed the pups and wean them on her own. Always have fresh veggies, high quality pellets, and Timothy hay available to them so they can start to nibble on food when they are ready to. They can eat pelleted foods almost immediatley from birth but they will Prefer mothers milk the first few weeks. When feeding Pellets NEVER BUY FOOD THAT SAYS IT IS FOR RABBITS ALSO. This food can harm a piggy due to vitamins/antibiotics the companies place in the food when they make it. These are TOXIC (poisonous) to a small baby Guinea Pig. A baby guinea pig is much like any other baby animal, until it is a certain age it will only drink milk from its mother but after about 4 weeks tthey should be able to nibbble soome carrot or apple
What should geni pig allowed to eat?
Guinea pigs should be allowed to eat Timothy Hay, Pellets that you can buy from the store, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. They can also have some treats, but things with yogurt in them are not recommended, as they can clog up their digestive system. Alfalfa hay is recommended only for pregnant sows and growing babies. Please check to make sure the hay you buy is tomothy hay. Hay should be available at all times, and fresh fruit or vegetables given frequently.
What is a ginea pigs favoriot food?
Mine Loves Some celery And peanut butter! yeah my guinea pig is very weird but they love fresh grass and lettuce they also love alfalfa its is usually only $5.75 in Canada
Why wont your guinea pig eat fresh fruits and veggies?
Because this is not (and should not be) part of their natural diet. Guinea pigs benefit from feeding on fresh grass hay, such as timothy hay, in addition to food pellets which are often based from timothy. Alfalfa is also a popular food choice; most guinea pigs will eat large amounts of alfalfa when offered it, though there exists some controversy over the feeding of alfalfa to adult guinea pigs. Some pet owners and veterinary organizations have advised that, as a legume rather than a grass hay, alfalfa consumed in large amounts may lead to obesity, as well as bladder stones due to excess calcium, in any but pregnant and very young guinea pigs. However, published scientific sources mention alfalfa as a source for replenishment of protein, amino acids and fiber.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section indicated below.
Do guinea pigs eat vegetables cooked frozen or thawed?
No, guinea pigs must not eat frozen vegetables. Guinea pigs must not eat cooked vegetables either. They can only have fresh green vegetable or else their stomachs can get upset. In addition to vegetables, guinea pigs require constant access to a specific type of hay 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.
How is alfalfa taken?
Although alfalfa is available as fresh or dried leaf, it is most often taken as a capsule of powdered alfalfa or as a tablet.
What are all the things you have to have for a guinea pig?
water bottle, fresh water, timothy hay, bedding, pellets, fresh fruits and veggies, place to hide, fairly big cage, maybe toys, stuff to chew on and i think that's it
Can beef jurky hurt guinea pigs?
Yes! I keep pellets and alfalfa in my cages at all times, then feed them a variety of fresh fruits and veggies once a day. No junk food, nothing with salt or flavorings.
How much does a guinea pig eat every day?
Guinea pigs eat pellets, timothy hay, a little alfalfa hay, apples, carrots, specific kinds of lettuce, very small quantities of strawberries, and you may be able to feed them things such as extremely small quantities of cooked pasta. You can also feed them treats found at the pet store. Good guinea pig products include Oxbow (Very good), Kaytee and some others.
What can you feed a guinea pig?
If they are still with the mother, she will wean them at 3-5 weeks. Provide regular guinea pig food (grass hay, alfalfa pellets, and fresh vegetables) and they will eat it when they are ready. If a baby doesn't eat any regular food within a week, loses weight, or doesn't gain weight, take him to the vet, as he may have a tooth problem, especially if he is all white. Baby guinea pigs also need alfalfa hay to chew on. Once they become adults, however, they should be fed only timothy or another grass hay, such as bluegrass or orchard grass. Alfalfa hay may contribute to bladder stones in adults, which is an ailment to be avoided at all costs. Most pellet-type foods found in pet stores are made of alfalfa hay, and poor quality anyway. Oxbow Hay makes the best pellets (Cavy Performance, which is alfalfa-based, and Cavy Cuisine, which is timothy-based) and a variety of good hays. KM's Hayloft sells timothy, bluegrass, and alfalfa hays. The mother will feed the pups and wean them on her own. Always have fresh veggies, high quality pellets, and Timothy hay available to them so they can start to nibble on food when they are ready to. They can eat pelleted foods almost immediatley from birth but they will Prefer mothers milk the first few weeks. When feeding Pellets NEVER BUY FOOD THAT SAYS IT IS FOR RABBITS ALSO. This food can harm a piggy due to vitamins/antibiotics the companies place in the food when they make it. These are TOXIC (poisonous) to a small baby Guinea Pig. A baby guinea pig is much like any other baby animal, until it is a certain age it will only drink milk from its mother but after about 4 weeks tthey should be able to nibbble soome carrot or apple
how much should I feed my ginne pig?
About 1/8 cup of pellets once a day—supplemented by hay and fresh vegetables as described below—will be enough. Timothy hay: Provide an unlimited quantity of fresh timothy hay every day. Guinea pigs need continuous access to hay to aid their digestion and limit the growth of their teeth.
How much is it a month to maintain a guniea pig?
It takes approximately $50. Estimating $20 for a good pack of bedding, $20 for food and alfalfa, and $10 for fresh veggies. Take good care of your guinea pig ! They LOVE carrots :)
What should geni pig allowed to eat?
Guinea pigs should be allowed to eat Timothy Hay, Pellets that you can buy from the store, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. They can also have some treats, but things with yogurt in them are not recommended, as they can clog up their digestive system. Alfalfa hay is recommended only for pregnant sows and growing babies. Please check to make sure the hay you buy is tomothy hay. Hay should be available at all times, and fresh fruit or vegetables given frequently.
Why shoud a rabbit not eat alfalfa?
Actually alfalfa in small quantities will not hurt your rabbit. Either a sprig of fresh or a small handful of hay is a great treat.
How much fat do pregnant guinea pigs need?
They don't necessarily need more fat, but more nutirition from a good quality pellets like Oxbow's Cavy Cuisine (or even their cavy performance food that is alfalfa based so it has more calcium for the pups' growing bones, though alfalfa based foods aren't good for guinea pigs over 6 months anyways), unlimited ammounts of hay, lots of fresh greens like romaine lettuce/swiss chard/kale/spinach/ect..., and fresh clean water.
