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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.

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Are guinea pigs allowed to eat alfa hay?

Yes, guinea pigs can eat alfalfa hay, but it should only be given in small amounts as it is high in calcium and protein. It is best to offer a mix of different types of hay such as timothy hay, orchard grass, or meadow hay as the main part of their diet for proper nutrition.


Can guinea pigs eat canned fruit?

Yes, guinea pigs can eat peaches.Generally, guinea pigs will eat anything they think smell good. The answer is yes.... guinea pigs will eat whatever they want. But I think you want to know are peaches healthy for guinea pigs they will eat it because they think they're sweet. Although guinea pigs like peaches doesn't mean that should be a replacement for food. They're diet is mainly greens, carrots, food pellots (guinea pig food), and timothy hay.


Can guinea pigs have apple sauce?

It is not recommended to feed guinea pigs apple sauce because it is high in sugar and may upset their digestive system. Guinea pigs should primarily eat hay, fresh vegetables, and a small amount of fruits as treats.


Can guinea pigs be harmed by getting hay in their eyes?

Guinea pigs sometimes get small bits of hay in their eyes and this is not harmful unless the hay is stuck in the corner of the eye. Larger pieces of hay could hurt the guinea pigs eye.


Do you buy alfalfa or timothy hay for your adult guinea pig?

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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Does a guinea pig eat lots of hay?

I don't know if I'd say a lot, but guinea pigs do eat a type of hay called timothy hay.


What do guinea pigs and rabbits eat?

fruit veggies and hay


Do Guinea Pigs have to eat fresh hay or can they just eat the hay pellets?

Three basic foods that guinea pigs must have 24/7 include:1. Fresh Water2. Fresh Hay3. Guinea pig pelletsPellets are NO substitute for a hay.


Is it a bad thing for guinea pigs to eat a lot of hay?

No, not at all hay helps a guinea pigs digestive system, my two are constantly eating hay :) hope this helped x


Can guinea pigs eat timothy hay pellets instead of the grass hay?

As it is edible for them and helps wear down their teeth. People feed timothy hay to guinea pigs that aren't pregnant or young as if you give a normal guinea pig alfalfa hay (which is for pregnant guinea pigs and young guinea pigs), it will be too high in calcium (I think) which is bad for them.


What are guinea pigs burrows made of?

usually hay they eat it to that is why it disappears


Can Guinea Pigs Eat Straw?

yes they can but they prefer hay which i use as bedding.


Do guinea pigs eat wheat grass?

no. they eat timothy hay and dry pellet food


How much paper should a guinea pig eat a day?

Guinea pigs shuoldnt eat paper! they eat hay every day.


Can guinea pigs survive without hay?

guinea pigs eat timothy hay to wear their teeth down that continue to grow throught their lives. when a guinea pigs teeth are overgrown it becomes hard to eat and the guinea pig will eventually starve to death.


Would it hurt a guinea pig to eat hamster food?

It can. Guinea pigs have differentnutritionalneeds than hamsters. Guinea pigs need a diet high in vitamin C. Also guinea pigs can choke on nuts and seeds. Best to stick with guinea pig food for guinea pigs. Try to avoid food with seeds andkernelseven if it isadvertisedfor guinea pigs as it is best to stick with pellets. Guinea pigs have a differentdigestivesystem opposed to hamsters. Be sure to have hay available for guinea pigs for them to graze when they want. Timothy hay is the main part of their diet.AlfalfaHay is best left to baby guinea pigs as it has highcalcium. Orchard hay is well liked among guinea pigs.


What kind of hay should a guinea pig eat?

Just general farmer's hay. You can get this from your local pet shop or garden centre. I would recommend not getting the hay in a tight cuboid shape because this will not taste very nice to your guinea pigs, but use the more natural-looking hay in a bag. Do not give your guinea pigs grass cuttings from your lawn mower because it goes mouldy very quickly.