Veggies and Fruits I Feed My Guinea Pigs
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In this video I will talk about vegetables and fruits I feed my guinea pigs. I feed a variety of veggies and fruits. My guinea pigs get unlimited timothy hay and sometimes orchard grass hay.
Guinea pigs should be given about a cup of fresh veggies per day. Grass hay should make up 80% of their diet, veggies and fruits 15%, and high-quality timothy-based pellets 5%. I recommend Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food or KMS Hayloft Timothy Choice Pellets. Fresh, clean water should be available at all times.
I give my guinea pigs red or green leaf lettuce, and sometimes romaine and butter lettuce. Iceberg lettuce should not be fed because it has very little nutritional value. Carrots are another favorite food of my guinea pigs.
Bell peppers provide Vitamin C and the seeds should be removed before feeding to your guinea pigs. Radicchio is a form of chicory that has a slightly spicy flavor. It looks like a small red cabbage but is unrelated to the Brassica family. Radicchio is somewhat high in oxalates, which can lead to the formation of kidney stones.
Tomatoes should be kept on the counter, not in the refrigerator because it changes the texture and flavor of tomatoes. Tomatoes are a good source of Vitamin C, which guinea pigs require in their diets.
Parsley and cilantro (also known as coriander) are also good sources of Vitamin C. I feed these sparingly because they are high in calcium.
Cucumbers are high in water but don't have much nutrition. My guinea pigs enjoy cucumbers because they are a refreshing treat during the hot summer. Giving guinea pigs too many watery veggies/fruits can cause mushy poops. Celery can be given in small amounts and should be cut into small pieces. Guinea pigs also enjoy celery tops.
Fruit should be given in small amounts about 2 or 3 times a month. Although guinea pigs love fruit, they are high in sugar which can cause health problems.
I do occasionally feed my guinea pigs other veggies, such as dandelion leaves, spinach, broccoli and kale. These should be fed very sparingly, as they are high in calcium and oxalates. They do provide Vitamin C.
I used Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Adobe After Effects CC, which is difficult to learn.
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