How much veg how often?

[ilovepiggies]

I am sorry if this question has been answered hundreds of times before...

How much fruit and veg do you give your guineas every day? I have been giving my two boys one bowl to share on a morning and one on an evening. I was reading the back of my tesco Guinea food and it reccomends veg be given only 2-3 times a week?

Am I giving too much? please help!

 

[DebbieR]

Guinea pigs are given veg because they cannot produce their own vitamin C so they should be given veggies every day at least once a day. Fruit should really be given as a treat only as it is high in acid and not a natural part of their diet.

I give my two a big bowl between them every evening. A typical days veggies for mine would be a carrot, some spring greens,½ red pepper,one stick of celery, some green beans, cucumber and a teeny bit of broccolli stalk because mildred loves it.

Hope this helps

 

[Mary]

I would be in big trouble with my guinea pigs if I only gave them veg 3 times aweek! Mine have veg every day

Mary

 

[ilovepiggies]

pheeeww thats a releife! I though it was fine, they have been having this for a good four weeks now and seem just fine. Its just one small ceramic bowl between two morning and evening so I think they will be fine

Thanks Guys!

 

[BEATRICE]

My girls would do a mass break out if they didnt get their two big bowls of fresh washed veggies a day ! Eeeek Best go and wash some more ;D