Archive for January, 2010

What to grow in winter…

Outside winter is the dormant season when it comes to growing, a season for resting the ground in preparation for the summer crops and forage. But growing grass etc for guinea pigs doesn’t stop in the garden, the most nutritious grass and greens can be grown indoors with a minimum amount of time and effort. [...]

January 14, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: Grasses, Seasonal  No Comments

Are Guineas Selective?

Hay is a big part of a guinea pig’s life, never mind his diet! There are claims that pellets can “prevent selective feeding”, can they? My guineas often select not to eat pellets or certain feeds/foodstuffs, can selection really be removed from guineas? Should the option to select food be removed? Who’s to say any [...]

January 8, 2010   Posted in: Frequently Asked Questions  No Comments