Guinea Pig Update - Page 2

Knipples · 25-10-2008, 21:11

You arent sposed to give Lettuce to guinea pigs or rabbits due to its high water count and the fact it can give them diarrhoea. Some owners do though without problems, but it is supposed to be avoided for that reason.

Haly · 25-10-2008, 21:35

Yeah we haven't fed them that

Our old guinea pigs loved lettuce but this lot are under strict dietary advice courtesy of some websites

They mainly get a variety of cucumber, carrot, broccoli (not too much because of wind), kale, parsley (which they're obsessed with!), sweetcorn, grass and dandelions. For a treat they get a bit of melon or a grape. Also got a vitamin c supplement for their food/water and some guinea pig nuggets for dried food that's high in vitamin C.
Obviously they're not fed all of that at the same time

Not tried spinach yet, have to get some tomorrow

JUMPURS · 25-10-2008, 21:43

Don't forget tomatoes, Rusty just sticks his teeth in it and runs off with it into his cave, t is so cute lol

He then appears about a half hour later and his wee chin is drenched and has a red tint lol

Haly · 25-10-2008, 21:45

Will do

Toffee likes nabbing cucumber and running off. Scruffy has just realised she can climb up on top of their hut thing (think it's in one of the pics somewhere), she's doing it all the time now

Think she must be getting stronger now as she's a lot more athletic than when we first got her when she was a bit shy. They're sisters but Scruffy's so tiny compared to Toffee.

Nutcase · 26-10-2008, 09:45

Aw they're cute

Haly · 26-10-2008, 11:47

Thanks

Haly · 26-10-2008, 23:23

Spinach is a big hit

Glad I bought a big bag for 79p now.
Cheers for the tips

Knipples · 27-10-2008, 10:08

My bunnies love spinach as well.

I gave my hamster a whole grape for the first time yesterday, little man was so excited bless him, he was running about the cage with it in his mouth trying to find somewhere to hide it, but he kept bumping into things due to its size!

JUMPURS · 28-10-2008, 19:46

Yey for Spinach

vix · 28-10-2008, 20:13

Awww they are so sweet, especially when you can cuddle them whilst watching TV!

25-10-2008, 21:35	#12
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Yeah we haven't fed them that Our old guinea pigs loved lettuce but this lot are under strict dietary advice courtesy of some websites They mainly get a variety of cucumber, carrot, broccoli (not too much because of wind), kale, parsley (which they're obsessed with!), sweetcorn, grass and dandelions. For a treat they get a bit of melon or a grape. Also got a vitamin c supplement for their food/water and some guinea pig nuggets for dried food that's high in vitamin C. Obviously they're not fed all of that at the same time Not tried spinach yet, have to get some tomorrow __________________ Halycopter

25-10-2008, 21:43	#13
JUMPURS Columbian Coffee Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glesgae Posts: 98	Don't forget tomatoes, Rusty just sticks his teeth in it and runs off with it into his cave, t is so cute lol He then appears about a half hour later and his wee chin is drenched and has a red tint lol __________________ You have come here because society has no further use for you. This place will now become your holding pen until our death. I am very good at this business because I make all the rules. But if you break any of my rules, you will find that there is life after death.

25-10-2008, 21:45	#14
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Will do Toffee likes nabbing cucumber and running off. Scruffy has just realised she can climb up on top of their hut thing (think it's in one of the pics somewhere), she's doing it all the time now Think she must be getting stronger now as she's a lot more athletic than when we first got her when she was a bit shy. They're sisters but Scruffy's so tiny compared to Toffee. __________________ Halycopter

26-10-2008, 11:47	#16
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Thanks __________________ Halycopter

26-10-2008, 23:23	#17
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Spinach is a big hit Glad I bought a big bag for 79p now. Cheers for the tips __________________ Halycopter

25-10-2008, 21:11	#11
Knipples nipples lol (o)(o) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brissle!!! Posts: 4,947	You arent sposed to give Lettuce to guinea pigs or rabbits due to its high water count and the fact it can give them diarrhoea. Some owners do though without problems, but it is supposed to be avoided for that reason.

26-10-2008, 09:45	#15
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	Aw they're cute

27-10-2008, 10:08	#18
Knipples nipples lol (o)(o) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brissle!!! Posts: 4,947	My bunnies love spinach as well. I gave my hamster a whole grape for the first time yesterday, little man was so excited bless him, he was running about the cage with it in his mouth trying to find somewhere to hide it, but he kept bumping into things due to its size!

28-10-2008, 19:46	#19
JUMPURS Columbian Coffee Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glesgae Posts: 98	Yey for Spinach __________________ You have come here because society has no further use for you. This place will now become your holding pen until our death. I am very good at this business because I make all the rules. But if you break any of my rules, you will find that there is life after death.

28-10-2008, 20:13	#20
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	Awww they are so sweet, especially when you can cuddle them whilst watching TV! __________________