What vegetables and fruit can a guinea pig eat?
VEGETABLES & FRUIT - PIGGY HEAVEN - BUT APPLY PORTION CONTROL!
To supplement a guinea pigs diet and provide them with important vitamins and minerals, it is great to feed your piggies vegetables and fruit. Like the human diet, some foods are better for them than others and it's important to know which foods a piggy can enjoy and how much they can have of each daily.
As a general rule, guinea pigs can have one cup full of vegetables a day. Because of its sugar content, fruit is generally regarded as a treat and should be restricted to only one or two servings a week.
The HayPigs!® Food Craving Tamer - Food Bowl has been specially designed to help portion control. So if you have two guinea pigs, one full bowl a day is sufficient.
When preparing vegetables and fruit for your guinea pigs do as you would if you were eating them yourselves. Pick only fresh produce and wash with cold water, removing any pips, seeds or cores.
FEEDING GUIDE
Below is a guide to help you select which vegetables and fruit to feed your pigs. When making a guinea pig meal, it's great to mix it up and provide them with variety. This is not only good for their diet, but it will also keep them excited about meal time (if indeed that is ever needed!!)
IMPORTANT WARNING: Not all vegetables and fruit are good for your piggies. For a list of those you should avoid, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
TOP NOSH | Every day
The following are great vegetables for guinea pigs and can be eaten every day:
Butterhead Lettuce
Cos Lettuce
Radicchio (Italian chicory)
Red Leaf Lettuce
Romaine Lettuce
Zucchini (courgette)
GREAT GRUB | 2-4 times a week
The following will be very popular but should be limited to 2-4 times a week:
Arugula Lettuce (Rocket Salad)
Cabbage*
Carrots
Celery
Cress
Cucumber
Endive Lettuce
Peppers*
Spring Greens
Squash (only the flesh)
Tomatoes
SUPER SNACK | 1-2 times a week
The following should only be given occasionally, so please limit to 1-2 times a week:
Apple
Apricot
Asparagus*
Basil
Beetroot
Blackberries
Blueberries
Broccoli*
Brussel Sprouts*
Cauliflower
Cilantro (Coriander)
Corn on the cob
Cherries
Cranberries
Dill
Elderberries
Grapes
Green Beans
Kale**
Lavender
Mango
Melon
Mint
Orange
Papaya
Parsley
Parsnips
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
Plum
Raspberries
Spinach**
Strawberries
Thyme
Water Cress
SPECIAL TREAT | Only 1-2 times a month
The following are only for special occasions and should be limited to only 1-2 times a month:
Banana
Beetroot Leaves
Carrot Tops
Fennel
Oregano
Peppermint
Pumpkin
Radishes
Spearmint
Sweet Potato
ABSOLUTE NO NO! | Strictly avoid
The following foods should be strictly avoided:
Avocado
Beans
Coconut
Garlic
Hot herbs and spices
Iceburg Lettuce
Mushrooms
Nuts
Olives
Onions
Potatoes (unless Sweet Potato)
Rhubarb
Seeds
Spring Onions
Tomato leaves and stalk
Notes:
*May cause bloating and gas if too much is eaten.
**High in phosphorus and calcium which can cause health problems if too much is eaten.
MAKE FOOD TIME FUN!
TOP TIP:
For a change, why not try using our HayPigs!® Piggy Weightlifter one dinner time instead of a bowl? Not only does this limit the amount of food and the speed at which the piggies can eat it, but it also provides them with a feeding challenge which is great stimulation for them.
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