can anyone tell me what kind of fresh fruit they can eat..
2006-08-22 14:25:31 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
how about bannanas
2006-08-22 14:33:22 · update #1
would this be in little chunks,never had a guinea i've always had hampsters..thanks.
2006-08-22 14:34:35 · update #2
there is a great site out there with things that are safe to feed your piggie.
http://www.guinealynx.com/healthycavy.html
I always liked the fact that carrots would turn my piggies lips orange. Cracked me up everytime.
here's the author's list of veggies.
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
2006-08-22 15:17:40 · answer #1 · answered by Zoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two guinea pigs. They both LOVE carrots (including the green tops!) and most lettuces (red & green varieties) except iceburg. There really isn't any nutritional value in iceburg lettuce for them anyway. They also really like baby spinach and radicchio. After this, they apparently agree to disagree and I'm left footing the produce bill! LOL
My older pig likes cilantro, celery, and bananas. He goes CRAZY for dill! He likes a little bit of Italian parsley but refuses to eat regular parsley. Sometimes he will take a bite or two of apple.
My "baby" pig likes regular parsley and a little Italian parsley. He won't eat cilantro or dill, though.
They both refuse to even try red or green peppers and grapes.
You will find that every guinea pig has different likes and dislikes in regard to foods...and a lot more! This website has some very good fruit & veggie charts, suggestions, etc - http://www.guinealynx.com/diet.html
2006-08-23 00:30:11 · answer #2 · answered by sammi_stephens 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gave mine some of everything. (fresh fruits & veggies) They ate it all. Just be sure they are getting guinea pig food. Otherwise they will develop a vitamin C deficiency. They also like grass clippings & weeds from the yard as long as they have not been sprayed.
2006-08-22 22:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine absolutely love apples. they also like lettuce (no iceburg) strawberries, and oranges. Any type of fruit is good but an awesome website to look at is aspca.org and go to the ANIMED link. You can find some awesome tips for Guinea Pigs.
2006-08-22 21:44:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can eat most fruits that humans can eat. You want to avoid iceberg lettuce, not good for them at all, no nutritional value and can cause gas-not healthy for a guinea pig. Also go easy on alfalfa hay (grass hay is better) because it can cause bladder stones. Go with fruits that are high in vitamin C (they need a boat load) Raw potatoes (don't skin them) are really a great source of C.
2006-08-22 21:33:30 · answer #5 · answered by justme 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
my guinea pig really doesnt like fresh fruits, but she LOVES green peppers and red ones too. i think she is like spoiled to the point where she likes vegtables more than guinea pig food.!!!!but ttry tomatoes, and apples, if not my guinea pig likes parsley leaves and the stems. and they are cheap, like 48cents..what a bargain!!!
2006-08-22 23:17:43 · answer #6 · answered by tayler_07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grapes(cut them in half so its eaiser for them to eat) Banana's are ok to give them. Some apple slices, orange(peels are rly good for them as well from what I've heard). Watermelon, strawberries BUT NOT ALOT lol just like a slice of it once in a while. You can also go to cavymadness.com see what they have there as far of what you can give them.
2006-08-22 23:14:11 · answer #7 · answered by anniegurl89 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They like most fresh fruits, but I was careful about anything that was processed.
2006-08-22 21:31:13 · answer #8 · answered by JULIE J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mine ate apples, pears,grapes,corn on the cob, lettuce, carrots
alot more stuff to go to the produce in you grocery store there is different greens and stuff. piggys need alot of vitamin c
2006-08-22 21:34:21 · answer #9 · answered by angela s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine liked apples
2006-08-22 21:28:00 · answer #10 · answered by whataboutme 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋