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if its beding is hay then yes it normal for any g-pig to eat hay
But you should NOT use hay for bedding. Hay is to eat, you should use either aspen (NOT pine) or recycled paper bedding that you buy at the pet store.
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Actually, it is normal for guinea pigs to eat their bedding. I know that it is gross, but guinea pigs are supposed to eat their droppings because it gives them necessary nutrients that they don't have time to absorb the first time it goes through their bodies. Recycled paper bedding at the pet store is the best, and the best kind of hay is the KAYTEE brand Timothy hay. Hope that this helps!
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Can guinea pigs eat straw or have it as there bedding?
Use it as their bedding, but there's nothing to stop them eating it if they want.
Do male guinea pigs eat the babies?
NONo, if you feed it regularly.Male guinea pigs do tend to eat their baby's after birth , so before your female guinea pig has her baby's you should make sure to Remove The Male from the cage and keep the baby's with their mother . After about 2-3 weeks you can put the male baby's in with their dad for a little while but you must rub a little bit of the dads cages bedding on the baby's (gently) so that the dad does not eat them. Also they're still are males so if they fight you should separate them.Yes the male will eat the babies if you don't remove him (if I were you I would remove the male BEFORE the babies are born) Why does the male eat the babies?This may sound weird, but the male gets jealous of the female and will wanna fight, so to get revenge, he will eat her babies. So PLEASE DON'T keep the male in there!Thank -you!!!:)the dad guinea pig will not eat the baby guinea pigs because they are vegetarians and dont eat meat and a baby guinea pig is meat so they wont eat them unless there an evil guinea pig not from this planet lolx
Will the mother eat the baby guinea pigs after they are weaned?
No.
How do mommy guinea pigs care for baby guinea pigs?
When they are first born and up to 4 weeks old the mother will feed them milk that she makes for them. She will teach them by showing them what to eat and drink. and how to be with other guinea pigs.
How long does a genie pig stays with a mother when the baby is at of the stomach?
Baby guinea pigs are weaned at about 6 weeks of age. This is when they will eat food on their own.Babies grow in the uterus not the stomach.
What should baby guinea pigs eat when mum rejects them?
they should eat the normal guinea pig food and drink from the water bottle.
Can guinea pigs eat straw or have it as there bedding?
Use it as their bedding, but there's nothing to stop them eating it if they want.
What do hamsters and guinea pigs eat that is the same?
nothing except their bedding
Does kittens eat baby guinea pigs?
Yes,kittens may eat baby Guinea pigs.They may even eat adult Guinea pigs.
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Straw?
yes they can but they prefer hay which i use as bedding.
Do male guinea pigs eat the babies?
NONo, if you feed it regularly.Male guinea pigs do tend to eat their baby's after birth , so before your female guinea pig has her baby's you should make sure to Remove The Male from the cage and keep the baby's with their mother . After about 2-3 weeks you can put the male baby's in with their dad for a little while but you must rub a little bit of the dads cages bedding on the baby's (gently) so that the dad does not eat them. Also they're still are males so if they fight you should separate them.Yes the male will eat the babies if you don't remove him (if I were you I would remove the male BEFORE the babies are born) Why does the male eat the babies?This may sound weird, but the male gets jealous of the female and will wanna fight, so to get revenge, he will eat her babies. So PLEASE DON'T keep the male in there!Thank -you!!!:)the dad guinea pig will not eat the baby guinea pigs because they are vegetarians and dont eat meat and a baby guinea pig is meat so they wont eat them unless there an evil guinea pig not from this planet lolx
What food for younger guinea pigs?
well if your guinea pig cant eat its normal food then you could try wetting the food down to make it softer so the pig can eat it easier of if fruits and vegetables are to hard for them to eat you van feed them baby food.
Can you feed baby guinea pigs peanuts?
no guinea pigs cant eat peanuts
Will the mother eat the baby guinea pigs after they are weaned?
No.
If you observe Baby Guinea Pigs will the mother eat them?
no
Why does a young Guinea Pig sneeze somewhat often and eat his bedding that you use Carefresh on?
Young Guinea Pigs may sneeze if they are sensitive to dust or allergens in the bedding, especially if it's not cleaned and changed often. Eating bedding may indicate a nutritional deficiency or boredom; ensure the Guinea Pig has enough hay and fruits/vegetables in their diet, and consider providing more enrichment activities to prevent nibbling on bedding.
Will a dad eat his baby guinea pig if he's hungry?
No, the parents will not eat their offspring.
