Table of Contents
- 1 Is rabbit food OK for guinea pigs?
- 2 What can I feed my guinea pig if I run out of food?
- 3 What fruit and veg can rabbits and guinea pigs eat?
- 4 Can guinea pigs eat chicken?
- 5 What happens if a rabbit eats guinea pig food?
- 6 What is the best diet for a guinea pig?
- 7 What are good snacks for guinea pigs?
- 8 Which is better a guinea pig or a rabbit?
Is rabbit food OK for guinea pigs?
Unlike most animals, but just like humans, guinea pigs can’t synthesize vitamin C so it must be added to their diets. Rabbit pellets don’t contain vitamin C, and a vitamin C deficiency could cause serious problems for your cavy. Vitamin C is the No. 1 reason feeding your cavy rabbit pellets is dangerous.
What can I feed my guinea pig if I run out of food?
Guinea Pig Food Alternatives and Supplements
- Romaine Lettuce. Much more nutritionally dense than Iceberg lettuce, the high fiber content in Romaine lettuce (as well as red and green lettuces) can help keep your guinea pig’s digestion working smoothly.
- Broccoli.
- Cauliflower.
- Kale.
- Bell Peppers.
- Oranges.
- Carrots.
- Squash.
Can guinea pigs eat rabbit timothy hay?
The Difference Between Alfalfa and Timothy Hay For all small herbivores – that’s rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and degus – hay should make up around 80\% of the diet. When looking at which type of hay to feed a rabbit or guinea pig, Timothy hay and Meadow hay are often considered the better and healthier options.
What fruit and veg can rabbits and guinea pigs eat?
ALWAYS – A source of fresh clean water, a portion of hamster food, a variety of green vegetables (asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, chard, sweet corn, kale, cress, courgette) Berries (black berries and raspberries) and stone fruits (plums, peaches – remove stones from stone fruits).
Can guinea pigs eat chicken?
Can guinea pigs eat chicken? No, guinea pigs cannot eat chicken. Guinea pigs are herbivores and should eat a vegetarian diet exclusively.
What veg can rabbits and guinea pigs eat?
Here is a list of some of the fruits and vegetables that guinea pigs and rabbits love….Feed lots from this list:
- Asian Greens (Bok choy, Choy sum etc)
- Carrot tops (the green bit)
- Celery.
- Kale.
- Spinach.
- Herbs: Coriander, Mint, Basil, Parsley (great Vit C for guinea pigs) etc.
- Grass *
- Weeds: dandelion, milk thistle *
What happens if a rabbit eats guinea pig food?
Never feed your rabbit guinea pig food alone. They will get used to it and they will not be as efficient in producing their own Vitamin C. Both guinea pig and rabbit eat hay and pellets. Although it is safe for your rabbit to be fed with some guinea pig foods, it is not ideal.
What is the best diet for a guinea pig?
Water A constant fresh source of fresh (preferably filtered but NOT distilled) clean,room-temperature water is an absolute must. Water bottles should be emptied,rinsed,and re-filled each day.
What should I Feed my guinea pigs?
Feed your guinea pig about a cup of fresh vegetables daily. The key is to provide it with a lot of variety, so that it gets a balanced diet. Veggies that are good for guinea pigs include celery, off-the-vine tomatoes, cucumber, corn husks (but not corn!), and bell pepper.
What are good snacks for guinea pigs?
Guinea Pig Safe Snacks. Occasionally (about once every day), the HappyCavy Herd receives a special snack. This usually comes from whatever the Humans are preparing for dinner. The snacks can be cucumber, green pepper, carrots, or parsley.
Which is better a guinea pig or a rabbit?
Guinea pigs are typically very docile indeed and are far less likely to scratch, kick or nip than rabbits. This helps to make them easier to handle, and of course they only grow to a very reasonable size which makes housing them much easier.