Hi! - 2 new guinea pigs

[newbie2013]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to the forum. I brought home 2 lovely little guinea pigs yesterday and have a few questions.

I only have one food bowl at the moment, should i have 2 since i have more than one guinea pig? How do i make sure both and eating the right amount of food etc. Any help would be appreciated - sorry if this is an obvious questions as i said I'm new at all this!

Thanks!

 

[piggyfan]

Hi and welcome to the forum. I would have two bowls to prevent any fighting. A guinea pigs diet needs to be 80% hay. As long as you provide unlimited fresh hay you will be ensuring your piggies teeth will not become overgrown and their guts are moving. Twice a day feed them a handful of vegetables. This link will tell you which ones are suitable.http://www.squidoo.com/guinea-pig-care-4

The pellet foods guidelines will be on the packet.

If you go to photo bucket.com you can sign up for a free account which will enable you to post pictures.

 

[sport_billy]

Welcome to the forum, I just posted on your bedding thread. Congratulations on your piggies! What are their names?

You'll find lots of helpful advice on the forum, its a really friendly place so please just ask any questions we've all been there before starting out with piggies.

Here's a link to the food and diet list, we found it invaluable and still refer to it - http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?42-Vegetables-Shopping-List

If you would like to post photos of your piggies you will need a free photobucket account www.photobucket.com and follow the instructions on this thread http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/...ial-Posting-Pictures-In-Threads-(Photobucket)

Hope to hear more about your piggies

 

[newbie2013]

Hi! Their names are Chino and Frankie

Thanks for your reply & the advice with the bedding, i will stay clear of the lavender woodshavings!

So glad i found this forum it has been a great help & answered loads of my questions, will get some photos up soon.

 

[newbie2013]

Thanks for your help!

 

[sport_billy]

Hi! Their names are Chino and Frankie

Thanks for your reply & the advice with the bedding, i will stay clear of the lavender woodshavings!

So glad i found this forum it has been a great help & answered loads of my questions, will get some photos up soon.

Cool names! Look forward to seeing them