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Guinea Pigs Diet

Diet – 80% Hay, 15% Vegetables and 5% Guinea Pig Nuggets

Diet: Welcome

Hay

Any Hay is fine, you don't have to buy an expensive hay. You should look for a local farm shop with a reliable supply

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Diet: About

Vegetables

A Daily portion size per guinea pig is a tea cup

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Daily

These Foods Can be fed daily within a varied diet.
Must be fresh NOT frozen, defrosted, cooked or canned

  • Grass

  • Tomatoes

  • Celery

  • Celeriac

  • Fennel

  • Kale

  • Spinach

  • Carrots

  • Parsnips

  • Cabbage

  • Romaine Lettice

  • Cucumber

  • Parsley

  • Coriander

  • Basil

  • Mint

  • Radish

  • Mangetout

  • Green Beans

  • Chard

  • Peppers

  • Swede

  • Cauliflower

  • Broccoli

  • Watercress

  • Cress

  • Corn on the Cob

  • Beetroot

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Occasionally

These foods can be given a maximum twice a week and very small portion within a varied diet

  • Watermelon

  • Apple

  • Orange

  • Grapes

  • Bananas

  • Pears

  • Berries

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Never

These Foods are not suitable for guinea pigs at any time

  • Onions

  • Leeks

  • Garlic

  • Chives

  • Potatoes

  • Avocados

  • Nuts

  • Dried Seeds

  • Dairy Products

  • Honey

  • Mushrooms

  • Frozen, Defrosted, Cooked or Canned Foods of any kind 

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Guinea Pig Nuggets

As Nuggets are only 5% of the guinea pigs' diet any Guinea Pig Nuggets are fine. You do not need to buy a branded nugget.

Diet: About
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