Weight Gain and Loss

[Cinnamon+Mocha]

One of my pigs has been gaining, and losing weight. Lowest weight was 868, highest weight 900. The times vary. Some taken in afternoon. Some in morning. In the afternoon the weights seem to be bigger. Should I be worried?

 

[Pearl and Zip]

I think this is normal. What times do you feed them?

 

[Betsy]

Weight should be taken around the same time in the feeding cycle or always in the morning or always in the evening for more accuracy. It looks like the difference in weight is full/empty bladder/stomach.

 

[Cinnamon+Mocha]

I think this is normal. What times do you feed them?

Vitamin C pellets, and hay. Vegetables every two days.

 

[Betsy]

Most guinea pig pellets if not all of them have added vitamin C. My lot have veg every day and unlimited hay. I have had them for 2 and a half years and they are all the picture of health.

 

[Cinnamon+Mocha]

I think this is normal. What times do you feed them?

Sorry, I misread. I feed them at around 6:35am to 6:40am each day.

 

[Bill & Ted]

You can give them small amounts of veg twice a day. One cupful per piggie daily, plus unlimited hay. Go easy on the pellets.