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Usually alfalfa hay is used for young pigs and pregnant sows. It has a lot of calcuim, so they need it. Adult guinea pigs are best to have a good bowl of pellets and all the timothy hay they can eat!
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo, there is not. Grass hay is low in nutrients, and shouldn't be fed unless grazing during play time. Newborn and pregnant guinea pigs should try Alfalfa hay for higher vitamin c content. Timothy hay is the best for all guinea pigs.
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∙ 14y agoYes, this is quite a common way guinea pigs get lice. The lice like to hide in the hay and as soon as the guinea pig goes to eat it, they crawl into their fur. There isn't much you can do to prevent this from happening other than buying only high quality timothy hay for your pet.
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∙ 15y agoBecause they need to wear now their always growing teeth, and the timothy hay has lots of vitamin C, which they need a LOT of.
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∙ 15y agoYes and regular food. They usually eat timothy hay and vegetables and some fruits.
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∙ 14y agomy guinea pigs have never had timothy hay and they are 2yrs and 1 yr olds - perfectly fine. However they do get pasture hay and pet bedding hay.
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∙ 11y agoTimothy Hay. Alfalfa is more for young, pregnant, or nursing guinea pigs. It contains extra nutrients for babies. You can buy hay with alfalfa in it, but get timothy for an adult.
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∙ 15y agoYES they are not hamsters who store food
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How much do you find guinea pigs chep?
If you buy from a small breeder, or just a pet owner that has baby (or adult guinea pigs they don't want anymore) guinea pigs, you can get them for $10, but if you buy from a pet store they are $40-$60. And that is just for the animal, then you have to buy all the supplies.
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.
Where do you buy timothy hay?
you can buy timothy hay at about any pet store, some walmarts carry it in the pet aisle.
How much do guinea pigs cost to maintain?
If you buy primarily alfalfa pellets and pine bedding, about $15-20 a month. Be sure to give him/her scraps of vegetables when you cook!you just buy it and then you're done, it's yours you don't have to pay for it anymore,
At what age can a guinea pig eat timothy hay?
Not giving guinea pigs unlimited Timothy Hay around the clock is a big mistake. Many people don't seem to know that guinea pigs NEED hay. Many people buy the hay they find at the pet store, the most commonly found packaged hay is Alfalfa hay. Many people buy Alfalfa hay because that is what the pet store people told them to buy. Alfalfa hay should only be given to pregnant mothers and growing babies. Alfalfa hay has too much calcium and other nutrients which can cause bladder stones in guinea pigs. Timothy hay helps their digestive system and is the best way to help keep their molars ground down and healthy.
How much are guinea pig pellets?
I buy the kaytee Timothy complete pellets and they are about $8 at petco.
Where in Bangalore can you get alfalfa seeds?
You can buy alfalfa seeds from Fabindia stores.
How much do you find guinea pigs chep?
If you buy from a small breeder, or just a pet owner that has baby (or adult guinea pigs they don't want anymore) guinea pigs, you can get them for $10, but if you buy from a pet store they are $40-$60. And that is just for the animal, then you have to buy all the supplies.
Does fosters exotic pets center inc take adult guinea pigs?
depends where, the one in port richy does, and i buy them :)
Where can you buy clothes from Timothy Andrews?
Timothy Andrews
Are horse timothy cubes safe for guinea pigs?
I buy horse bales of timothy/orchard grass blend of hay or pure timothy for my pigs at Southern States -- the 2nd and 3rd cuts which are typically fed to horses are ideal for pigs too since they aren't as coarse as 1st cuts. No need to waste money spending $8~10/pound of Timothy hay at a pet store when you can get a bale for the same price or less!
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.
Where do you buy timothy hay?
you can buy timothy hay at about any pet store, some walmarts carry it in the pet aisle.
How much do guinea pigs cost to maintain?
If you buy primarily alfalfa pellets and pine bedding, about $15-20 a month. Be sure to give him/her scraps of vegetables when you cook!you just buy it and then you're done, it's yours you don't have to pay for it anymore,
Buying a rabbit if you have allergies?
If you are allergic to rabbits it probably isn't a good idea to buy one because you will not enjoy it as well as some other animal. Also, if you have allergies to alfalfa hay, timothy hay, or grass, you probably don't want to get a rabbit, as they eat all of these regularly.
