Good veggies for babies?

[LunaAndPepper]

Sorry I ask so many questions!

Are there certain veggies that are great for baby guinea pigs? I've been feeding mine the veggies recommended for nursing piggies, and the mom has been eating them all but the babies will only eat lettuce. Is it fine as long as the mom gets all of the nutrition since they are only a week old and still nursing? Or are there some nice veggies that the babies might enjoy? They eat lots of hay and have been nibbling on pellets. Thanks!

 

[Siikibam]

Hay is the main food making up at least 80%. They can eat whatever veg you’re feeding mum. Perhaps hand feed them, if they’ll allow it. Coriander is a good one, so is cucumber, celery, bell pepper. Keep trying. Remember they’re still quite small and probably still learning what’s okay to eat in terms of veg. And developing their tastes.

 

[Junipertheguineapig]

Mine were very picky in the beginning. But as @Siikibam said, seeing mother eat new veggies the piggies will start to understand that their ok too eat.
Good luck with your piggies

 

[LunaAndPepper]

Thank you! I've tried bell pepper and celery already, and hopefully they'll like them later on since their mother loves them. They've tried nibbling on Parsley, but I think they just don't eat much of it because they like the lettuce so much better. Next time I go to the store I'll get them some cucumber and coriander if I can find it.