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my pigs won't drink

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I have four 2 month old pigs that I got yesterday and since I've had them they haven't been drinking. they've been eating the veggies, pellets and hay but not the water. I know they were drinking from bottles before I got them but I still tried putting in a water bowl also and they haven't touched that either. what do I do?
 
They will have mostly probably had a drink in the night when you were asleep, or they are too nervous to venture to the bottle yet, and are getting enough fluid from the veg. Time will tell, should be fine
 
blueberries said:
I have four 2 month old pigs that I got yesterday and since I've had them they haven't been drinking. they've been eating the veggies, pellets and hay but not the water. I know they were drinking from bottles before I got them but I still tried putting in a water bowl also and they haven't touched that either. what do I do?
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Hi!

Please give them time to settle in. they won't dehydrate in the meantime!
Keep in mind that the more fluid they are getting in edible form (i.e. veg, which should only make about ca. 50g), the less they will have the need to drink. Pet shops are not exactly known for feeding a lot of fresh food.
Here is more information about drinking, inluding new guinea pigs not drinking, bottles and additives, changes in drinking habits as well as individual variations in how much a guinea pigs drinks (which are pretty massive) etc.: All About Drinking And Bottles

This guide is part of our overall food guide, which looks at all food groups, from the largest, hay and fresh grass (which make around 80% of the daily food intake) to veg (15% and preferably green in colour), pellets (5%, i.e 1 tablespoon per piggy per day), water (ideally filtered), fattening veg and treats; including a sample diet and special diet for guinea pigs with certain chronic health issues: Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets
 
I had the same problem when I first got mine so I just started putting water bowls out so I knew they could easily access water.
If your worried you could put water on the veg so you know they are getting some water
 
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