An animal at home is not only joy and comfort, but also responsibility for the little creature that you bring up. You need to look after him, monitor hygiene and, of course, feed him according to all the rules. Guinea pigs in a pet store cause a smile and affection, and you just want to stroke them. Let's say you finally decided to buy a cute animal. What should you be aware of first? Of course, about what to feed your guinea pig.
Instructions
Step 1
The main food of the guinea pig is seeds and plants. They contain up to 20% fiber, as well as fats, protein and other nutrients. As a grain feed, you can recommend oats, wheat. It is useful to give not only one kind of grain, but a grain assortment, which is eaten by animals willingly, and contains all the necessary nutrients.
Step 2
Additional high-calorie protein feeds are peas, sunflowers, acorns and bread. But with frequent consumption of these feeds, the animals get fat, so they should be given a couple of times a week or added to the grain no more than 15% of the total. Bread should be given white or gray, do not throw away pieces of dried bread, as animals chew it willingly and at the same time sharpen their teeth.
Step 3
Cereal mixes lack some essential amino acids, minerals and vitamins. To increase the nutritional value of the feed, it is important to give fresh greens in summer, in addition to grain mixtures, in winter, hay, root crops, and vegetables. Guinea pigs also love young branches of willow, aspen and maple.
Step 4
Pigs need more food. The amount of feed eaten per day can reach 70-80% of the weight, and in some cases it reaches 100% or more. With age, the animal gains weight, its need for feed changes. You can give cereals, millet, beans in the form of cereals and cereals. They are fed bread, crackers, cake, as well as carrots, potatoes, fresh herbs, etc.
Step 5
It is very important to maintain hygiene and diet at all times! All feeds are sieved, cleaned, washed in warm water and dried in the open air. Vegetables and root crops are sorted, soil and debris are removed, then the affected areas are cut out, washed and chopped. Hay must be looked through, hay dust is removed. You need to feed your guinea pig correctly, do not forget about it. Keep your pet healthy.
