two new guinea pigs

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Hi I'm a new member,we just got two new piggys today their females and their 6 weeks old. we all love them at the moment their in an indoor cage and will go out in their hut when the weater gets better. can anyone tell me other than the dry mix what can they eat :)
 
Hi Niamh,
I'm quite new too so it feels weird being the first to welcome you. Firstly, you must make sure they're always provided with lots of hay as this is their staple diet. It isn't nice for them to eat soiled hay from the bottom of cage though. They can eat most vegetables and although there is no hard and fast rules about how much per day, you should always make sure they are treated to some. I give mine a small amount when I get up and a bowl full when I get in from work. Don't give too many apples as these can cause ulcers. Iceburg lettuce isn't supposed to be great for them in large quantities, and not too much cabbage and dark greens. You can also try them on most fruits like banana with skin and berries. My lot love cucumber, salad, spinach, parsley, brocolli, cauli, and corn on cob. Don't worry too much. If they don't like it they will leave it and just remember not to give it them again. I have two new boys who I tried with leek today. My other ladies love it but the boys were disgusted. Try to stay away from sugary treats like yoghurt drops but you can get healthier treats from the petshops too.
Hope this helps. Good luck with them.
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Hello and welcome to both of you! Like was said, hay is very important, and they also need fruits and veggies for their Vitamin C. Kale and orange slices are great sources of vitamin C. I think you'll both find that this forum is wonderful, anytime you need advice just ask and we'll all be happy to help!

Kimmie
 
Thank you so much, Thanks for the fruit and veg advice i really needed that will try them with some today :)

They have hay in their cage it is behind some bars so they can't soil it :)

They didn't do much last night I think it all got a bit much for them when i turned of the lights off you could hear them running around eating and drinking :) I peeked in and they seemed happy :)will post some pics soon. let them settle in first :)

Thanks again for the advice
 
Just to butt in, but make sure that you do have 2 females, as some petshops have sexed them wrong :)
 
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