MelyH
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi all,
I have two male guinea pigs: Reptar and Maximus. I've posted previously asking for tips on bonding them, they seem to be on the right track as far as bonding but I have one more concern! Maximus (who we have had for only a week) is refusing to eat veggies. Now I know that every guinea pig is different but being a new guinea pig mom I tend to over worry because after Reptar was home for a week he was already eating veggies and fresh fruit treats. Although Max loves hay and food, I worry he may not realize what he's missing out on! I give them two handfuls a day of organic spring mix (which only contains greens that are safe for them) and I also give them apple and/or strawberry 2-3 times a week. I've also been introducing them to whole peeled carrots which Reptar is particularly fond of because they are hard and he can gnaw for a while. Reptar eats his share of veggies and leaves some for Maximus but Maximus will just sort of nibble and move on to hay and I end up with wilted lettuce that I have to remove everyday. What has your experience been with your piggies and fresh food? Will Maximus be okay if he never eats veggies? I posted this picture which represents my daily struggle, Reptar enjoying everything under the sun and Maximus on the side just concerned about hay.
I have two male guinea pigs: Reptar and Maximus. I've posted previously asking for tips on bonding them, they seem to be on the right track as far as bonding but I have one more concern! Maximus (who we have had for only a week) is refusing to eat veggies. Now I know that every guinea pig is different but being a new guinea pig mom I tend to over worry because after Reptar was home for a week he was already eating veggies and fresh fruit treats. Although Max loves hay and food, I worry he may not realize what he's missing out on! I give them two handfuls a day of organic spring mix (which only contains greens that are safe for them) and I also give them apple and/or strawberry 2-3 times a week. I've also been introducing them to whole peeled carrots which Reptar is particularly fond of because they are hard and he can gnaw for a while. Reptar eats his share of veggies and leaves some for Maximus but Maximus will just sort of nibble and move on to hay and I end up with wilted lettuce that I have to remove everyday. What has your experience been with your piggies and fresh food? Will Maximus be okay if he never eats veggies? I posted this picture which represents my daily struggle, Reptar enjoying everything under the sun and Maximus on the side just concerned about hay.