What are fruits and veggies that are OK the feed to Gennie pigs?

Question

what are some you cant feed them?

Answer 1

-carrots

-tomatoes

-celary/lettace

-strawberrys

-oranges

-apples

-grass

NEVER GIVE THEM BLUEBERRYS!! ONE OF MY HAMSTERS DIED AFTER A FEW MONTHS BECAUSE OF WET TAIL.....BLUEBERRYS OFTEN GIVE HAMSTERS AND GUINA PIGS WET TAIL.  hope i helped!

Answer 2

I know that since i had two guinea pigs you can feed them fruits like oranges apples and other fruits like those and veggies you can feed them many veggies including carrots lettuce celery and veggies like those and also never feed guinea pigs cabbage because i makes them sick

Answer 3

I fed mine pieces of carrot and skinned apple slices.

Answer 4

You will probably want to lean to giving more veggies than fruits.

The following (rather long list) is from Guinea Lynx:

Grass, between a handful to several handfuls, more in the warmer months

Green pepper, 1/8 to 1/4 of whole pepper

Romaine lettuce, one or two large leaves, sometimes more

Tomato, wedge of large tomato or small Roma tomato

Carrot (baby), one small

Occasional vegetables:

Broccoli leaves (tiny) and peeled broccoli stem

Chinese Cabbage (pak-choi), one leaf

Corn silks and husks when in season

Parsley, one or more sprigs

Forages like chickweed, dandelions, and young clover

Fruit (a couple fruits per day from this list):

Apple, thin wedge, no seeds

Apricot, dried, a couple raisin-sized pieces

Banana, 1/4" round slice

Blueberries, several

Cantaloupe, 1"X 2"piece with washed rind

Grapes or Raisins (not both), one or two

Orange, one slice

Strawberries

Watermelon, 1" X 2" piece with washed rind

Small amounts of fresh vegetables (about a cup a day) are an important additional source of vitamin C and other nutrients. Introduce vegetables slowly, to avoid digestive upsets. Once introduced, you can supply a variety of them to your pet. Variety is the key to maintaining your pigs' health.

Although you may not be able to add forages like grass to your pigs diet, they are a welcome addition for those of us who can. Grass is a major part of my pigs' diet, especially in spring and fall when it is most plentiful and tasty. Chickweed, young clover, young plantain and especially dandelion (another favorite) are other popular forages, especially welcome when young and tender. See www.guinealynx.info/forages.html for more information on how to find nutritious weeds and grasses.

For other feeding suggestions, check Teresa's shopping page at www.cavyspirit.com/shopping.htm (bottom right hand column).

Notes: Don't feed anything you wouldn't eat yourself (i.e. no spoiled or wilted food) and rinse food thoroughly. Avoid iceberg lettuce, which has little nutritional value and may result in loose stools if given in excess. And if you choose to provide grass or other forages, avoid areas next to busy roadsides or those frequented by dogs or livestock. Select clean, pesticide-free plants that show no signs of mildew or disease -- the younger, the better.

NOT RECOMMENDED IN DIET:

     Mixes or treats with nuts, seeds, dried fruit and dyed pieces.

     Do not give dairy and meat products (cavies are herbivores) or rabbit pellets (they do not contain Vitamin C and some may even include antibiotics toxic to cavies).

     Seeds in husks can be a choking hazard.

     Cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, collards, bok choy, broccoli) may cause gas in your pet and are best offered sparingly and infrequently.

     Do not use mineral wheels. Never use Tang (which contains dyes, refined sugars, and very little vitamin C) in drinking water.

     And don't fall for commercial treats marketed for cavies (like yoghurt drops) which can even be detrimental to their health. Consuming these empty calories (many contain fat, sugars and even excess calcium) can result in decreased consumption of the basic foods they really need.

http://www.guinealynx.info/fave.html

Good luck!

Answer 5

My Guinea pig loved carrots...lettuce...and broccoli...stuff that's kind of dry vegetables

Answer 6

My friend fed her guinea pigs carrots, celery, tomatoes, lettuce, and clovers//grass as well as oranges and apples.

I think some foods to avoid include spicy vegetables.  Every veggie your piggy should be fed should be sweet and semi-crunchy.  As for fruits, I'm not sure other than apples and oranges.  Don't feed the peel of the orange to him though.

Answer 7

This link should really help. Don't hesitate to refer to it!

http://www.guineapigcages.com/food/Veggi...