Guinea Pigs benefit greatly from fresh veggies being included in their diet!
Not only does it give them access to a variety of different nutrients, but it especially increases their daily Vitamin C intake! 1 adult piggy should receive approximately 1 cup of fresh veg daily.
Safe to feed daily:
Green or Red Leaf Lettuce
Romaine Lettuce
Cilantro
Swiss Chard
Radicchio
Bell Peppers (any color)
Tomatoes
Asparagus
Peas
Zucchini
Cucumber
Safe to feed weekly:
Parsley
Kale
Spinach
Garden Cress
Cucumber
Carrots
Broccoli
Celery
Parsnip
Basil
Dill
Fennel
Cauliflower
Coriander
Radish
Mint
Thyme
Arugula
Mustard Greens
Dandelion Greens
Turnip Greens
Safe fruits: Please note: all fruits should be fed sparingly, at no more than 1 or 2, 1 inch size pieces a week due to their high sugar content.
Apples
Plums
Apricots
Bananas
Melon (all types!)
Blueberries
Cranberries
Strawberries
Raspberries
Cucumber
Oranges
Pears
Cherries
Red tomatoes
Kiwi
Mango
Papaya
Foods that should never be fed:
Tomato stems and leaves
Rhubarb
The seeds and pits of fruits
Avocados
Raisins
Dried fruits
Chocolate
Onions
Garlic
Mushrooms
Iceberg lettuce
Avocados
Nuts
Potatoes
Seeds
Corn kernels
Peanut butter
Dairy products
Bread
Meat
Below is an example of a weekly veggie menu for your pigs! This needs to be subject to change to maintain a proper balance in their diet.