Post by Linda on Feb 27, 2007 11:34:37 GMT -5
Fresh vegetables should make up the bulk of your pet's diet. Unlimited good quality grass hay should be available at all times Either provided in a hay rack ( to stop it getting soiled on the floor) or in a big pile in the cage ( meaning the pigs can play in it as well as eat it!) A good quality guinea pig feed should also be given. Pellets are best, but if a mix has to be used make sure it doesn't contain any seeds or nuts.
It is recommended to feed one cup of veggies per pig per day This is best split into 2 or more portions, this is because piggies are grazing animals, and love to be constantly eating! Fresh fruit can also be given a couple of times a week! There is a big list of suggestions of Fruit and vegetables here:
www.cavyglobe.proboards101.com/index.cgi?board=reference&action=display&thread=1172593735
Unlike other animals, guinea pigs cannot manufacture Vitamin C . A good mixture of vegetables and fruit should ensure you're pigs get enough! Vitamin C drops that can be used in water are not necessary and can infact put your guinea pigs off their water; please don't use these!
Fresh, clean water should be available at all times. Use an inverted bottle with a drinking tube, and change the water daily.
PLease avoid:
Mixes containing seeds and nuts - guinea pigs could choke on them.
Vitamin C drops - they make the water taste bad and they don't last long in water anyway.
Salt licks/wheels - they can cause kidney and bladder stones and the extra salt is not needed in a proper diet.
Treat sticks/drops - they can contain too much sugar for guinea pigs.
It is recommended to feed one cup of veggies per pig per day This is best split into 2 or more portions, this is because piggies are grazing animals, and love to be constantly eating! Fresh fruit can also be given a couple of times a week! There is a big list of suggestions of Fruit and vegetables here:
www.cavyglobe.proboards101.com/index.cgi?board=reference&action=display&thread=1172593735
Unlike other animals, guinea pigs cannot manufacture Vitamin C . A good mixture of vegetables and fruit should ensure you're pigs get enough! Vitamin C drops that can be used in water are not necessary and can infact put your guinea pigs off their water; please don't use these!
Fresh, clean water should be available at all times. Use an inverted bottle with a drinking tube, and change the water daily.
PLease avoid:
Mixes containing seeds and nuts - guinea pigs could choke on them.
Vitamin C drops - they make the water taste bad and they don't last long in water anyway.
Salt licks/wheels - they can cause kidney and bladder stones and the extra salt is not needed in a proper diet.
Treat sticks/drops - they can contain too much sugar for guinea pigs.