Full on grass?

[Jemima]

Is it possible for Guinea Pigs to feel full after grazing for a couple of hours in their run, and then turn their nose up at the veggies? They usually love their veggies in the evening, but they went out later today when it had warmed up, so it was time for veg when they came back in and they haven't seemed interested.

I am also wondering if I made them in a huff as I held them a tiny bit before putting them back in their c&c! Or perhaps they just needed a rest...

Hope they'll eat their veg soon, or else I'll worry!

 

[Claire W]

Yes they could be full if they’ve been grazing on grass. I always reduce their veggies when they’ve been out grazing on grass

 

[Piggies&buns]

Dont worry too much if they don’t immediately want their veggies - grass is good for them and is their natural diet.
I reduce veg when mine have been on grass for full days.
Do be careful though - don’t let them eat too much grass if they aren’t used to it. Best to build it up slowly
- 15 mins or so at a time and then slowly increase it over a matter of weeks to let their tummies adjust

 

[Jemima]

Dont worry too much if they don’t immediately want their veggies - grass is good for them and is their natural diet.
I reduce veg when mine have been on grass for full days.
Do be careful though - don’t let them eat too much grass if they aren’t used to it. Best to build it up slowly
- 15 mins or so at a time and then slowly increase it over a matter of weeks to let their tummies adjust

Lovely - thank you. I will perhaps give them less veg - that's a good point! They were out for nearly two hours, but I have been building it up slowly and also gave them handfuls of spring grass before they went out in their run for the first time. :-) They just adore their run!