Guinea Piggles was created by Monique, and now her husband, Julian, also helps with creating the videos and other bits and bobs behind the scenes! When we first had guinea pigs, it was for our daughter (nickname Bug), who had begged us for ages…
Guinea pigs have specific needs compared to other small pets such as rabbits, hamsters, rats or gerbils. If you are thinking of getting a guinea pig, it’s important to know what caring for these small pets involves, so you can decide if they are…
If you’re getting guinea pigs, one of the most important points you’ll need to consider is how and where to house them. One of the biggest decisions is whether you’ll keep them inside or outside. But you’ll also need to find suitable accommodation for…
Nutritional information for beetroot Below is the nutritional value per 100g of beetroot Vitamin C: 4.9 mg Calcium: 16 mg Phosphorous: 40 mg Fiber: 2.8 g Sugar: 6.8 g High in oxalates. Nutritional information for beet greens Below is the nutritional value per 100g of beetroot Vitamin C: 30…
Guinea pigs can eat sweet bell peppers in all the different colors including green, red, yellow and orange. But can guinea pigs eat the whole pepper including the seeds and pith? Let’s take a look at what parts of the sweet bell pepper is…
Nutritional information for blueberries Below is the nutritional value per 100g of blueberries Vitamin C: 9.7 mg Calcium: 6 mg Phosphorous: 12 mg Fiber: 2.4 g Sugar: 10 g
Bok choy, also known as pak choi, is a variety of Chinese cabbage that is a safe leafy vegetable for your guinea pigs to eat, along with a mix of other fresh veggies. Let’s look at what nutrition this Chinese leaf offers your guinea…
Can guinea pigs eat broccoli? Guinea pigs can eat broccoli but let’s take a look at the nutrition to find out how good this green vegetable really is and how often it’s safe to feed your piggies. How much vitamin C is in broccoli?…
Guinea pigs can eat brussels sprouts but as they are high in oxalic acid as well as being a cruciferous type of vegetable they should only have them a treat very occasionally and just one sprout per guinea pig. High quantities of oxalic acid…
Butternut squash can be fed to your guinea pig but it isn’t the kind of vegetable you should feed to your pet too often as it is quite high in oxalic acid. What is Butternut Squash? Butternut squash (known in New Zealand and Australia…
Nutritional information for cabbage Below is the nutritional value per 100g of cabbage Types Vit C Calcium Phos Fiber Sugar Red 57 mg 45 mg 30 mg 2.1 g 3.8 g Savoy 31 mg 35 mg 42 mg 3.1 g 2.3 g White 36.6…