can you over feed?

[angieb]

When i got my two boars about 2 mths ago they were from a dodgy petshop that was closing and i dread to think what would of happened. Anyway after i brought them home i tried to do research over the internet. I read somewhere that they graze most of the day and this should be encouraged! I feed them a mix and there is always some in the dish, i also give them plenty of hay and they get a handfull of veggies in the evening which is a mix of carrot, peppers, cucumber, broccolli, apple, tomatoes, and dandilion leaves. (Obviously not all the same all the time.) Then most days they go outside for a while and eat grass.
My question is can i overfeed them as they seem to have put on wieght since i got them but they may have been underwieght. I am mainly talking about guinea who is 2 because frodo is only young so he needs to grow and gain wieght.

 

[sophiew (EAGPR)]

If you're worried you could weigh them on the kitchen scales and keep a record of it - weekly, or whatever - this can help, it's difficult when you see an animal every day to really judge weight increase / loss. Does he look healthy? Some pigs are bigger than others - like any animal, they can be overweight but it's not that common. If in doubt post a picture of them!

Sophie
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[mackpossum]

Sounds like both piggies were underweight to start off with.
Nope they can't really be overfed ... as long as they have unlimited supply of hay to keep up the roughage and the teeth trimmed, the odd pellet mix in the bowl and some fresh fruit and veg they should be fine.

You can weigh them regularly and note the changes.
I don't give mine too many pellet mixes but there is always unlimited hay and they get twice a day some fresh fruit and veg.