Is it normal for guinea pigs to steal each others food?

Is it normal for guinea pigs to steal each others food?

Guinea pigs are willful little creatures. And all guinea pigs, even the most bonded pair, will steal food from each other. Often it’s straight out from the other’s mouth.

What do I do if my guinea pig eats all the food?

Re: One guinea pig is eating all the food that the others should be eating. I wouldn’t worry too much about the pellets. They’re the least important part of a pig’s diet, and you could totally eliminate them with no problems as long as you’re feeding a good variety of veggies and good quality hay.

Why won’t my guinea pig let the other eat?

A guinea pig that is not eating or drinking needs to be seen by an exotics species veterinarian ASAP. Anything that causes your guinea pig not to eat/drink, such as disease, dental disease, pain, stress, or starvation, can lead to gastrointestinal stasis.

What kind of food does a guinea pig eat?

Guinea pigs are herbivores, so their diet should be one based on high-quality guinea pig hay, pelleted guinea pig food and limited amounts of fresh vegetables and fresh fruit.

What to do if a guinea pig overeats?

Guinea pigs will overeat if given the chance, so, to prevent obesity, remove pelleted food that is left uneaten after one hour and discard fresh fruits or vegetables that are left uneaten after 24 hours. Never add new food, including hay, before cleaning out the old food.

What should I give my guinea pig for fun?

Since your guinea pig’s teeth grow continuously, you should provide a variety of fun chews, including sticks, toys, balls, blocks and treats made especially for small animals. Not only are they fun for your guinea pig to chew on, they also help to relieve boredom.

How often should I Feed my guinea pig?

Click on each food item to learn more: Food A-Z Recommendation Peas 1-2 times a week Peppers Staple food (5-7 times a week) Walnuts Avoid Watercress 1-2 times a week

What kind of food can you feed a guinea pig?

Give them at least 5 ounces of water daily. Note: Don’t forget to empty, clean and re-fill the water bottle daily to avoid health problems. Vegetables and fruits are less important for guinea pigs daily diet. Fresh vegetables can be given once a day. Leafy vegetables like lettuce, spinach, kale, romaine or parsley.

Guinea pigs will overeat if given the chance, so, to prevent obesity, remove pelleted food that is left uneaten after one hour and discard fresh fruits or vegetables that are left uneaten after 24 hours. Never add new food, including hay, before cleaning out the old food.

How much hay should I Feed my guinea pig?

1/4 – 1/8 cup per day is recommended to prevent obesity. Timothy hay can be given unlimited. NOTE: Pellets are less important than hay! High-quality grass hay is a must for overall guinea pig health. 3.

Is it OK to feed guinea pigs shredded paper?

At least, if you are using timothy hay for their bedding. There are plenty of other bedding options, and you guinea pig should not be eating most of them. Obviously, if you use shredded paper for their bedding, it should not become a snack. Timothy hay is a completely different matter. In fact, their diet should be comprised mostly of Timothy hay.