Picky Piggies

[Celliott215]

My piggies seem to only really care for cucumbers and sometimes peppers. I tried carrots, leaf lettuce parsley and such and they seem to not want it. I believe I heard leafy greens help them not get constipated. Should it be concerned?

 

[Jerrybelly]

Some piggies are very fussy, and it's usually trial and error to find out what they like. As long as they have an unlimited supply of hay, then constipation will not be a problem.

Here's a list of edible veg, and the frequency with which they can be fed:
https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk...veg-and-fruit-list-with-vitamin-c-grading.42/

Why don't you try something new every few days to try to tempt them? It is best to only introduce one new veg at a time so avoid upsetting their tummies.

 

[Celliott215]

Thank you that post helped a lot, if they sniff the veg, take a lick/bite and walk away from it does that mean they don't like it and don't try it again?

 

[Dcfc1988]

I don't know about all piggies but mine tend to sniff, walk away, come back, sniff again, lick, nibble etc... just takes them time to get used to new food sometimes so don't give up!

There will be some things they don't take a fancy to but generally just like all piggie things it's all about patience

 

[Sild]

^^^Just what @Dcfc1988 said. Mine does that all the time, but eventually comes around to eat them

 

[Jerrybelly]

It doesn't necessarily mean they don't like it. When I first introduced my boys to corn on the cob it took 3 attempts! The first time they ran away and hid because they didn't know what it was. The second time they sniffed it and then ignored it until I removed it from the cage. On the third attempt they couldn't get enough of it!

 

[Celliott215]

Thank you everyone. You were all very helpful!