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I have 2 girl piggies.

Toffee has recently put on quite a bit of weight.
How do I ensure that she is not taking all the food from my other little pig
 
lorac13 said:
I have 2 girl piggies.

Toffee has recently put on quite a bit of weight.
How do I ensure that she is not taking all the food from my other little pig
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You could provide two food bowls for their dried food, so that you can ensure that Toffee isn't bullying the other into missing out on their fair share, or you could take Toffee out of the cage while the other one has a chance to eat if it wants to.

In terms of veg, if you scatter it around the cage, they should both have a good chance at getting what they want.

How old are they and are they definitely both females?
 
It is not unusual. Perhaps you are meaning it a bit too well with them? (According to the intro thread, the piggies are mature adults from Windwhistle Warren).

Guinea pigs need only about 50g/1 cupful of mixed veg per piggy per day (in as many servings as you like); preferably containing one veg high in vitamin C, like a slice of pepper, some broccoli, a sprig of fresh coriander/cilantro, parsley, dill, mint or basil.
Adult guinea pigs also only need about half to a handful of pellets, not the unlimited quantity of a still growing youngster.
Up to 80% of the daily food intake should be hay - that keeps the guts stable and the crucial back teeth ground down.
And of course, fresh water daily; preferably without any additives.

I chop my veg and feed it and the pellets in separate bowls. Mine get their pellets twice daily, each in a separate bowl, so that every piggy gets enough.
 
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Amanda1801 said:
You could provide two food bowls for their dried food, so that you can ensure that Toffee isn't bullying the other into missing out on their fair share, or you could take Toffee out of the cage while the other one has a chance to eat if it wants to.

In terms of veg, if you scatter it around the cage, they should both have a good chance at getting what they want.

How old are they and are they definitely both females?
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Holly is 3 years and Toffee is 2, and both definitely girls
I watched Toffee take the fresh food straight off Holly this evening, I sat quietly out of Toffee's vision and saw her wait until Holly took the cucumber and then she took it from her.

I have been taking Holly out of the cage and hand feeding her, but what will happen when we are out all day?
 
Maybe two lettuce hanging balls, it takes mine a bit longer to rip some off, this could give them both a good chance to get some food!?
 
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