How much grass should i feed my Guinea Pig?

Question

They can eat grass I read it in a library book!!!

Answer 1

My guinea pig is out in the garden right now, she loves grass. You can feed them as much as you want.

HTH : )

Answer 2

Yes, you can feed them grass. As a matter of fact, it's good for them, and a grass-based hay should make up the bulk of their diet.

However, what your book may or may not have told you is:

-In the city, grasses often have fertizers, or have had exhaust blown on them by passing cars. These grasses will do more harm than good.

-Not all grasses are created equal. Different species of grass will fulfill dietary requirements differently.

The best type of grass, hands-down, is Timothy Hay. Even after it matures (but before it browns), it still has the highest phosphorus:calcium ratio, which, in the long run, will help prevent bladder stones. It's very fibrous, which aids in the the balance of the bacteria and protozoa in a guinea pigs cecum (part of the large intestine, used for digesting cellulose).

After Timothy Hay, Orchard Grasses and Bermuda Hay are popular, but not as healthy. As a matter of fact, people with severe hay allergies may be better off switching to Orchard Grass, as Timothy Hay is VERY allergenic. All of these types (and a few others) can be ordered, and delivered to your doorstep, by the Oxbow Hay Company:
http://www.oxbowhay.com/link.sp?page=products
Their prices are good, but their delivery costs are a tad high.

How much hay should you feed? Unlimited. They should have a ready supply, day and night. I tend to make sure the hay rack is completely filled when I go to bed, and re-fill it before I leave for work and after I come home. This always keep them in full-supply.

Please, do not feed your guinea pig alfalfa. Not only is it, botanically speaking, not a grass (it's a legume), it also contains high amounts of calcium, far more than a mature guinea pig needs. This can lead to bladder stones in the long run

Answer 3

Yes, piggies *love* grass......but too much can be a bad thing. Stick with a quality timothy hay for their daily dietary needs & give CLEAN grass as a treat.

Make sure the grass has not been treated with fertilizer or pesticides. Stay away from grass on the side of a street that may be contaminated with vehicle fumes and dirt. Also, do not pick grass from an area that has other animals such as dogs, cows, horses, etc. as it may be contaminated with their feces. I always wash grass for my piggies thoroughly under running water in a colander.

Good luck!

Answer 4

You are, of course, going to need to feed your pet hay and pellets but when ever you have your guinea pig play outside grass is fine for them to eat. They did so in the wild.

Answer 5

Back in the day when I had guinea pigs, I would give them each like a small handful everyday. They LOVE grass!!

Answer 6

As long as there is no chemicals on the grass I don't think it matters, if this is outside just let them roam around(fenced in yard of course) and let them munch on some grass for like maybe 1/2 hour an hour maybe.

Answer 7

i think timothy hay would be best unlimited and regular grass as a treat. it may cause loose stools

Answer 8

Depends on how stoned you want him to be; I guess. I would save the good stuff for myself & give him the shwag.

Answer 9

as long as they dont die