WHAT FRUITS & VEGETABLES CAN GUINEA PIGS EAT? | Guinea Pig FOOD | Guinea Pig DIET

[@GuineaPiggles]

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[@corinnetherien6295]

This girl is underrated she is amazing!! Omg

[@kimberlydronenburg9564]

The video i was hoping for!

[@robodog8224]

That mini basket is so cute

[@pandaguurlyoutube4942]

Agreed.

[@CoronaLisaa]

Yesssss I really want to buy one!

[@pandaguurlyoutube4942]

I’m getting a guinea pig soon so this was very helpful. Thank you, guinea piggles!

[@GuineaPiggles]

You're very welcome. We have a playlist for people who are new to guinea pigs that you might like - here's the link to it kzbin.info/aero/PLO-32fuH7736AKe940DccteyHvvZqnPkY

[@Sammy-pv1lq]

I’ve just made a weekly menu of foods so they have a variety, this was so helpful!

[@GuineaPiggles]

Fantastic! :)

[@iCanbEYOURrUKIA]

My piggie absolutely LOVES mint, basil, parsley and cilantro. She snacks on all the leftover stems when we're cooking, as well at the leftover sweet pepper, strawberry tops, and celery leaves. I think her fave sweets are raisins and cranberries. I'll give her a couple dried ones, but are really loves watermelon, apples and grapes 💕

[@teresamole4380]

Tomatoes + carrots are my piggies absolute favorites

[@cezyag9438]

Thank you so much for this video we just bought a guinea pig 😍 for our 10 years old boy and I love him ❤️

[@ru5295]

I know doesn’t have much to do with the video but a lot of people say that their squeaks are annoying. I find therm so cute their little squeals bring me joy so I’ll be happy to listen to it 😂😂

[@GuineaPiggles]

I agree with you - I love their squeaks too!

[@earthangel8875]

Oh my goodness the piggies really love tomatoes, so cute. Thank you for a very informative video. Someone abandoned a little piggie and I found her in our yard/bushes. I named her Lil Amanda because she is so small and cute. I'm doing a Crash Course everything guinea pig right now. I appreciate you taking the time out to make this video, well done. Angel from The Bay Area, CA USA

[@brantonamwa]

i love them to. thank you

[@editszxo__6509]

My guinea pigs love cucumber 🥒 ☺️ love this video very informational

[@GuineaPiggles]

So do ours! That is one veggie that is never left over and it's really good on hot days to keep them hydrated and to help keep them cool :)

[@hillaryedmonds8621]

Thank you so much!🥰 I'm trying to convince my mum to get me some, I think this will help so that she knows I'm not just mucking around and I'm here to put the work in for them❤️❤️❤️

[@GuineaPiggles]

It's great you're prepared for the work. It's really important to make sure you are committed to looking after them for 4-8 years including the cleaning, feeding and all the care it involves :)

[@boysbackonyoutube]

She so underrated she is so helpful Thanks from Australia!

[@GuineaPiggles]

Thank you! :) x

[@You_ok6]

I’m I amgetting guinea pigs tomorrow and have been watching your videos for the past two months I thought I knew everything about guinea pigs and then started watching your videos and realised I knew nothing these videos have helped me so much thank you

[@chloewhite7763]

3:28 he just took his grape! 😂

[@dontsurroundurselfwithurself]

Me, at the checkout getting weird looks: 1 head of lettuce, 1 pepper, 1/2 carrot, 2 cherries, 1 grape, 1 strawberry, 1 tomato (stem removed), 1/2 broccoli floret, 3 sprigs of parsley.

[@annaloveless4107]

I had heard that guinea pigs should not have the seeds of bell peppers, but yet see you give yours pieces of bell pepper with the seeds. I love your videos. Thank you. God bless.

[@GuineaPiggles]

Yes, some people say they can't have them but they can and they love this part of the pepper. Thank you for your lovely comment Anna :) x

[@BlueyRoleplays]

i am baby sitting a guinea pig soon and this really helped

[@adventureofginoandgilly6345]

Thank you this was so helpful I’m happy than a rainbow 🌈. Especially he likes carrots

[@GuineaPiggles]

Thanks Vicky for your feedback - so glad you found it useful :)

[@kellyelsaadi5765]

hi ! tysm for the help, i am getting a guinea pig very soon and i am loving watching these videos and learning about them!☺️

[@summerof1996]

guinea pigs are not solitary animals so they should be purchased in pairs or groups. i have just got a couple of guinea pigs and they really enjoy each others company. they like playing with each other and when they are resting they are cuddled next to each other.

[@sk8oasis788]

They’re full on puppies 🐶 🥰

[@bobo4837]

Wow. Awesome channel, without you I would never own a guinea pig without ideas thanks so much I appreciate it

[@GuineaPiggles]

You're very welcome and I'm really glad it's helpful :)

[@gabrielvalentino6282]

I'm so in love with guinea pig lips. Are they not the most precious meek lil weekend!

[@gabrielvalentino6282]

weekers! Stupid auto correct!

[@jenniewilliams9719]

I love your vids I subscribed and go to your website love your pigs I have to pigs I love them.

[@jenniewilliams9719]

Your amazing

[@GuineaPiggles]

Thank you Jennie :)

[@tinarastegorac3267]

This is really helpful cuz for my birthday I might be getting one but I still need to find somewhere in drogheda in Ireland so I’m just liking all the videos that are helpful and it’s one of yours!❤️

[@summerof1996]

guinea pigs are not solitary animals so they should be purchased in pairs or groups. i have just got a couple of guinea pigs and they really enjoy each others company. they like playing with each other and when they are resting they are cuddled next to each other.

[@artsy_kat6529]

This was really helpful now I give my guinea pigs more fruits and veggies since now I know what kinds are safe

[@SueK51]

Careful on the parsley. Yes, they love it, but it's high in calcium and you don't want your piggie to develop stones.

[@jasminehillman1583]

cant get over the colors of the one pig with light browns and that like ring of grey and white with black spots! never ever seen that before!

[@mimuniverse2907]

Very good video

[@iloverobin-su2xi]

ALL yoUR VIDEOS ARE SO HELPFULL

[@yellowkleenex603]

This is so helpful and informative!

[@GuineaPiggles]

Thank you! Glad you liked it :)

[@hadianaeylv6227]

Think you so much I was so worried I love your vids thank you keep it up girl

[@GuineaPiggles]

Thank you :)

[@kohabuilds3496]

I’m gonna get a guinea pig soon. Thank you for this so much! Guinea pigs are so cute.

[@GuineaPiggles]

You're very welcome. We have lots more videos on our channel that will help you learn to care for your piggies. Also, don't forget they like to be in pairs - check out this video on "Can a guinea pig live alone?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmm2Z5V5o5uqrZo

[@evieedwards9469]

Thank you, this video is very helpful. Thanks

[@GuineaPiggles]

Thank you and glad it helped! :)

[@sandralewis230]

I’m planning on asking my mum if I can get a guinea pig so I’m watching these videos so I’m prepared to care for them

[@Annaxedits_]

This is a great video you should be proud of yourself . Thank you so much for this video it is so helpful

[@GuineaPiggles]

Thanks Bridget and I'm really pleased you found this helpful :)

[@AlissaSss23]

To everybody watching this video: check this amazing lady's foraging video. Free natural food for your piggies 🥰🥰🥰

[@GuineaPiggles]

Thank you so much :) If anyone wants to see the foraging video, here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJbQlmZofs5kY5I - we also have others in our foraging playlist

[@davidbeeney3751]

Thank you Monique - this is really helpful. Loved the mini shopping trolley and basket. Seems a great way to give them their daily portion of fruit and veg. Could I ask where these are available from?

[@GuineaPiggles]

We don't use the trolley and basket for feeding but they do look cute for photographs and video. You'd be best to go for a non-tip bowl like the Haypigs large food bowl amzn.to/3eHO3KJ or the smaller Haypigs bowl amzn.to/2YrGXnQ

[@davidbeeney3751]

@@GuineaPiggles Great, thanks for the reply.

[@iam_victoria2]

Thanks so much it is very helpful

[@GuineaPiggles]

I'm glad it helped :)

[@rodentsncats31]

This is so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@GuineaPiggles]

You're very welcome! :)

[@biust89]

I cut carrot in smaller pieces because i have 2 guinea pigs so they can eat it also my guinea pigs love tomatoes and on the video piggies looks so happy

[@neptunelady2562]

Enjoyed.seeing them.eat so.many.good and healthy.food

[@tryst_111]

Thanks for the information cause im buying a 2 piggy!

[@GuineaPiggles]

That's exciting! There a re lots more videos on how to care for guinea pigs on our channel. You might like this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/n52upJinpNp9oc0

[@jemma3459]

Another lovely and useful video thanks. Can I ask where you got your lovely shopping trolley and basket? Thanks x :-)

[@GuineaPiggles]

I'm glad you liked the video! We bought the basket from a local department store called Boyes - they have stores throughout the North of England. I think we bought the trolley from Flying Tiger, a High Street shop you'll find in quite a few towns and cities :) x

[@jemma3459]

@@GuineaPiggles Thank you. I see they have them on ebay too! Really adorable. We have 8 girls-all very pampered by me! :-) x

[@GuineaPiggles]

Wow! That's a lot of piggies but it sounds like they are all very well looked after and are very lucky to have such a fab guinea pig mum! :) x

[@jemma3459]

@@GuineaPiggles Thanks, yes they do keep me busy. They all live together in a huge DIY cage and run in our annexe room.They are wonderful creatures aren't they? I love your cage set up-maybe will have something like it one day when we have a few less piggies! Have a good weekend, Jemma x

[@guineasqueaks8294]

Great video! Thank you! 😊

[@GuineaPiggles]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@tiffanyorcutt1434]

THANKS SO MUCH

[@eunicedagdag2037]

Omg.. ur so helpful! I just got my guinea pig and idk what do feed them since he doesn’t rlly eat the pellets but tysm!

[@GuineaPiggles]

Hay is the most important thing and a cup of fresh veggies. Maybe you could try some other pellets. Have you seen our recent pellet video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpS8Yoisfptqnpo You can also see a bit list of food you can feed your guinea pigs on our website here guineapiggles.com/guinea-pig-food-chart

[@fsJSy26Kki]

I love your videos so much ♥️♥️♥️your guinea pig tips have helped me so much. i am getting a guinea pig but i don't know if i should get a short or long haired guinea pig.

[@GuineaPiggles]

Thank you :) e did a video on long vs short haired guinea pigs which will help you decide what is best for you - here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3nFmYOqh9WHhtU. Also, we strongly recommend getting a pair of guinea pigs rather than just one as they can get very lonely if kept on their own - check out this video we did about whether guinea pigs can live alone kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmm2Z5V5o5uqrZo. W

[@giraffecrafted]

Hey, so very helpful video, thanks, but is it necessary to feed them all of these? For example, we can’t grow any mint

[@rileyAlberstetterlinnane]

my guinea pigs love cucumber

[@outofthebox1238]

this is great thank you! what is a good veg/fruit for pregnant piggies?

[@GuineaPiggles]

Keep up with the same fruit and veggies - a good balance and variety of the recommended fresh food is best and should supplement their diet of limitless hay and a daily portion of guinea pig pellets :)

[@AggressiveAchiever]

Can you advise me on Timothy hay, 1st cut or 2nd cut which is better?

[@apoorvam5045]

Can a make a mix of all appropriate vegetables or only one vegetable a time ?? Eg. a mix of some cilantro, peppers, apple ?

[@outofthebox1238]

great thank you! what would you recommend for pregnant piggies?

[@GuineaPiggles]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! :) Pregnant piggies should continue with a healthy balanced guinea pig diet but they can also have alfalfa hay. Be careful not to make any sudden major changes to their diet though, so just add a bit of alfalfa gradually but mixed in with their normal hay.

[@GuineaPiggles]

Guinea Pig Care Sheets, Food Charts and more at www.guineapiggles.co.uk/downloads

[@S0LAAARRRRR]

guinea pigs love apples? well my pigs hate them XD

[@shyryTsr2k]

Working 12 hour shifts, I really wanna get guinea pigs but I'm not really sure if I would have the time to care for them...

[@aponmeli]

My guinea pig rarely eats greens, I’ve tried lettuce, spinach, celery, cucumber and nothing. Neither bell peppers or tomatoes. Only carrots, pears, apples, strawberries. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Basically sweets. 😅

[@GuineaPiggles]

Have you tried dandelion leaves? They can eat the dandelion flower too. This is something our piggies really love. Ours also love sow thistle. Just be careful with too many sweet vegetables and fruits - they should be given as an occasional treat or it can give them diarrhoea.

[@kimanam3477]

I want a guinea people, my mom PUTS apples EVERYWHERE BY NOW WE GOT LIKE 100 apples in our house, I have a question, does the apples HAS to be fresh or left for two days or five days?

[@GuineaPiggles]

They can't have too much apple. Just a small piece every now and again as it is high in sugar. They should be fresh but apples tend to last well.

[@kimanam3477]

@@GuineaPiggles like half a apple once a week, or a whole apple once a week?

[@ellabubella2688]

I am hoping to get a guinea pig soon and I was wondering do they have to have all these veggies and fruits or do they just need most of them

[@S0LAAARRRRR]

3:59 omg a vampire

[@marcellephard1865]

Just got a pair of Guinea Pigs. Do I need to buy special pellets for them or can they eat the same as adults. Hard to find young Guinea Pig pellets in the UK

[@GuineaPiggles]

They should be ok with the same ones as adults unless it says otherwise on the packet. Baby guinea pigs can also have alfalfa hay (not suitable for adult guinea pigs though). Make sure they have hay at all times as this is the most important food :)

[@samanthaprentice2122]

I was told Grapes are a big no ! Should I introduce it to them? I have two. My one loves oranges and the other one won’t touch them.

[@GuineaPiggles]

Grapes are ok as a very occasional treat and I would only feed one per piggy each time. They're really high in sugar even compared to most other fruits which is why they shouldn't eat them too often.

[@mwatts-riley2688]

Fresh green beans? My pigs love snap green beans or snap peas, raw, like from the farmer's market. M. IL

[@GuineaPiggles]

Fresh green beans are good for piggies too! :)

[@sebastianpacurar8350]

Deci dacă cobailor le place atunci și iepurilor,din ce am observat un un sistem digestiv similar iepuri și cobai,aș dori totuși o părere, vă mulțumesc,sunt din România,engleză înțeleg puțin

[@chocopuffss]

can i feed them like one day peppers, celery and carrots nd the next greens, melon and corn and leave apples, grapes and cherries as little treats or snacks ?

[@GuineaPiggles]

Check out our GUINEA PIG CARE SHEETS and SAFE FRUIT & VEG SHEETS!!! - www.guineapiggles.co.uk/downloads

[@swagdalphin373]

I can’t find the link to buy the guinea pig care sheets and say fruits and vegetable

[@ritamsetu5112]

Thank you for all you've done, but can you do an in depth video of how to convince your parents to get a piggy pleeeeeeeease

[@anarose1213]

What can be fed everday to piggies,.?

[@jessmadden7647]

How much is a few though, and how much can you give at a time

[@GuineaPiggles]

They should have about a cupful of veggies per piggy per day. It depends on the fruit/veggie but with fruit, we would only usually give 1 fruit a day and not even every day and that would be the size of about 3 blueberries. We would usually give at least 3 different veggies each day so a little of each and we tend to give more leafy veg and less of the other types of veggies.

[@andyhoky]

Can you feed spearmint

[@GuineaPiggles]

Yes, they can eat fresh spearmint

[@jeanforbis2203]

Does the kind of basil matter?

[@nanisprestlye4830]

My guinea pig won’t eat carrots nor freeze dries fruits I give her, she’ll only eat her pellets and hay but that’s at night, should I put veggies/fruit in her bowl of pellets at night to see if she’ll eat it?.

[@GuineaPiggles]

It might be she doesn't like carrots - have you tried Romaine lettuce, kale, coriander (cilantro), basil, mint, dill?

[@nanisprestlye4830]

@@GuineaPiggles I don’t have that, I’ll ask my mom if we have lettuce, my first guinea pig loved lettuce, thanks for the help.

[@andyk9994]

How much food should I give per Guinea Pig and should I give them half in the Morning and half in the afternoon?

[@GuineaPiggles]

Each guinea pig should have about a cup a day of fresh food and you can feed either all in one go or split into twice a day. Do whatever fits best into your routine :)

[@phyllismarlow5327]

Is there a way you could send me the guinea pig care sheets I really love my pigs and want them to have the best care and food thanks so much

[@forestswan1045]

Ugh!! My Guinea will not eat any vegetables or fruit except orange slice, celery and carrots. Tried many herbs and green. Nope. He is so picky

[@dennaneweik6149]

What if my pigs dont like much more than lettuce, carrots and corn? Mine are so darn picky.

[@ellenzwane6942]

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[@RoseRose-pk8lr]

Do i need to wash the vegetables?

[@dailyremindertoshutup3670]

Yes

[@SueK51]

Would YOU wash veggies before you ate them?

[@Runner_ofthe_Maze]

Does spearmint work

[@gaabrie.l]

Can my pigs eat oakleaf lettuce?

[@jecoliatan9843]

Can we feed brocoli???

[@emmarawhh3216]

The one on the bed at 2:30 looks like a dog breed that my friend has

[@fariellq]

Can i feed my guinea pig Cheerios?

[@GuineaPiggles]

No, Cheerios are really bad for guinea pigs - you might find this video helpful which tells you what they shouldn't be fed kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZmomKl6ZdajhcU

[@fariellq]

@@GuineaPiggles ty ❤️ Tysm I almost gave cheerios for my guinea pig tysm

[@sophieclaire4499]

Do u feed Guinea Pigs pellets every day or is it a few times a week?

[@GuineaPiggles]

Every day - about an eighth of a cup per guinea pig.

[@GuineaPiggles]

Buy the SAFE FRUIT & VEG SHEETS here www.etsy.com/uk/listing/817277818 - includes 64 different fruits and veggies for your piggies to eat!

[@ABATHAR101]

I have 2 guinea pigs but i give them letiss evry day

[@AutumnSwift2]

Why can the vegetable that is high in sugar be fed several times a week but not bell peppers and lettuce?

[@GuineaPiggles]

Bell peppers and lettuce can be fed several times a week. Which other veggie did you mean that was high in sugar? What's really important is that they don't get fed any vegetable in large quantities - a good variety of different veggies and vary it as much each day as possible :)

[@GuineaPiggles]

Find out about the 3 TYPES OF FOOD a Guinea Pig Needs Daily guineapiggles.com/guinea-pig-food-daily-dietary-requirements

[@foxsden]

Guinea Piggles your channel needs more love! It’s so great!

[@GuineaPiggles]

@@foxsden Thank you! :)

[@Sam-ly7lj]

If the food has seeds can they eat it

[@GuineaPiggles]

It depends on the food. The seeds and insides of a pepper and tomato are find for them though.

[@katiebuilds7723]

tysm! this helped a lot .I'm getting a guinea pig soon!

[@horiasadat2292]

Can guinea pigs eat purple cabbages?

[@angeliqueruis4520]

Most people don’t feed it.

[@ivy3839]

Love the start of your videos , that voice … cute .🥰

[@adarshgarg1548]

My piggi hates apple 😂

[@GuineaPiggles]

They all have different tastes, just like us but sometimes they can get used to foods they initially dislike.

[@DOBRII-DRAKON]

But what to do if they don't want to eat anything except lettuce, parsley, dill and celery?

[@GuineaPiggles]

Have you tried foraging? Ours love Sow thistle and dandelion leaves (and the dandelion flowers) - have you seen this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJbQlmZofs5kY5I

[@DOBRII-DRAKON]

@@GuineaPiggles thnx for answering my question But I'm afraid to do forage because it can be not healthy where I live. And they are very conservative) In winter it is very hard to surprise them Lettuce, lattuce, lattuce... Parsley and celery. And sprouted oats. It's hard to combine them. Always the same😔

[@andyhoky]

Can you feed bananas to guinea pigs

[@GuineaPiggles]

Yes but just a small piece as they are high in sugar. Make sure they have mainly green, leafy veggies

[@Venusdelaroix]

Can guinea pigs have watermelon seeds?

[@GuineaPiggles]

Watermelon seeds aren't safe for guinea pigs so remove these before feeding watermelon to your piggies. Just a very small chunk of watermelon is advisable as too much will give them diarrhoea. And don't feed too often as any fruit should be regarded as an occasional treat for your piggies :)

[@_r.u_b.y_z]

Is It bad that I feed my guinea pig carrot,cucumber, and spinach everyday?

[@GuineaPiggles]

Carrot and cucumber every day are ok but only if you feed small amounts and mixed in with leafy green veg. But spinach is very high in oxalates and can lead to bladder stones if fed too often so only feed this occasionally. Kale, romaine lettuce and dandelion leaves are much better for them as regular foods. In the description you'll find a link to our safe fruit and veg sheets which you an buy on Etsy :)

[@tammyhartley6848]

What about a mushrooms?

[@dailyremindertoshutup3670]

No

[@summerof1996]

can guinea pigs eat pears?

[@GuineaPiggles]

Yes but only a small piece each and not too often as fruit is high in sugar

[@ABATHAR101]

The mail is oryo and the female is cooky

[@iiiBubbles]

I thought all guinea pigs were vegetarian mine definetly is not because he keeps trying to eat me when I feed them