i have 7 guinea pigs they are about 5 months old they are alll doing well .my problem is what to feed them daily ,at the moment they get unlimeted hay ,reddi grass,timothy hay but not keen on,guinea pig pellets then twice a day i give them freash veg. some obviously get more than others,but its what is ok to feed them everyday i read on line to try make sure i was getting it right but what ive seen was they could have kale everyday but now i have read on here that they can only have it as a treat also spinach was fine but i have now read its not i also give them a wide variety of other veg sparingly eg thin beans,cucumber which i read was not good for them daily but on here it says you can,peppers,tomato,broccolli,carrot,cauli,also small amounts of fruit .i also read they could have honeydew melon quite regually. i am now totally co
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Hiya. I understand what you mean. When I 1st go t guinea pigs, I researched everywhere and got totally confused 
I have come to the conclusion that this is the best thread ever
Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets
It gives a list of recommend daily veg and portion size.
I give other veggies as a treat.
I have come to the conclusion that this is the best thread ever
Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets
It gives a list of recommend daily veg and portion size.
I give other veggies as a treat.
Hay should make up most of their diet - 85%.
I don’t think you should give readigrass regularly - I am fairly sure it’s too rich for them. It should be an occasional treat.
Veg wise mine get: peppers, cucumber, lettuce (never give iceberg lettuce), coriander daily. I then rotate in other veg such as spring greens, green beans, baby corn, dill, celery, broccoli, cauliflower leaves, courgette. they occasionally get a small amount of tomato (not too much too often because of its acidity). Rocket, kale, parsley, basil are fed only occasionally due to their higher calcium content. They get a small amount of carrot and parsnip as the occasional treat. I hardly ever give mine fruit.
I don’t think you should give readigrass regularly - I am fairly sure it’s too rich for them. It should be an occasional treat.
Veg wise mine get: peppers, cucumber, lettuce (never give iceberg lettuce), coriander daily. I then rotate in other veg such as spring greens, green beans, baby corn, dill, celery, broccoli, cauliflower leaves, courgette. they occasionally get a small amount of tomato (not too much too often because of its acidity). Rocket, kale, parsley, basil are fed only occasionally due to their higher calcium content. They get a small amount of carrot and parsnip as the occasional treat. I hardly ever give mine fruit.
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Mine get lettuce, cucumber, capsicum & herb daily for breakfast.
They also get corn, carrot, apple, watermelon, rock melon, banana, grapes or blueberries as treat food twice a week i don't give much just a small piece each.
Tablespoon of pellets each & fresh grass for tea.
Heaps of hay, they have medow hay 24/7 & i give a handful of timothy hay daily.
They also get corn, carrot, apple, watermelon, rock melon, banana, grapes or blueberries as treat food twice a week i don't give much just a small piece each.
Tablespoon of pellets each & fresh grass for tea.
Heaps of hay, they have medow hay 24/7 & i give a handful of timothy hay daily.
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We feed ours this roughly
Morning:
Cucumber
Celery
1/6th of Red/Green/Yellow Bell Pepper (de-seeded)
Evening:
Cucumber
Two Little Gem Lettuce leaves or 10 sprigs Coriander or Parsley or Cabbage ( of some type)
We also add in to the above diet carrot, sweet potato, celery leaves and a few other things occasionally
Have a read of this guide here Recommendations For A Balanced General Guinea Pig Diet
Have a read of the threads in the food section for idea on peoples pigs diet
Morning:
Cucumber
Celery
1/6th of Red/Green/Yellow Bell Pepper (de-seeded)
Evening:
Cucumber
Two Little Gem Lettuce leaves or 10 sprigs Coriander or Parsley or Cabbage ( of some type)
We also add in to the above diet carrot, sweet potato, celery leaves and a few other things occasionally
Have a read of this guide here Recommendations For A Balanced General Guinea Pig Diet
Have a read of the threads in the food section for idea on peoples pigs diet
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My Finn and Lara get veggies three times a day.
Breakfast usually consist of lettuce and one herbs like cilantro, parsley or basil.
Lunch menu is selected from variety of fruits and veggies like carrot, celery, cucumber, kale, dandelion, bell peppers, spinach, apple, blueberry, watermelon, and other fruits.
Dinner menu is similar to breakfast so lettuce, and one herbs like cilantro, parsley, and basil.
They get endless supply of Timothy hay and some pellets. This routine works for my indoor piggies so they are used to getting three meals a day. However, do what works for your piggies.
Breakfast usually consist of lettuce and one herbs like cilantro, parsley or basil.
Lunch menu is selected from variety of fruits and veggies like carrot, celery, cucumber, kale, dandelion, bell peppers, spinach, apple, blueberry, watermelon, and other fruits.
Dinner menu is similar to breakfast so lettuce, and one herbs like cilantro, parsley, and basil.
They get endless supply of Timothy hay and some pellets. This routine works for my indoor piggies so they are used to getting three meals a day. However, do what works for your piggies.