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…
Carrots are a safe vegetable to give your guinea pigs and one that most guinea pigs love to nibble on. They also love the carrot tops or greens but how much of this vegetable can they eat safely? Let’s take a closer look at…
Guinea pigs can eat various parts of the cauliflower plant including the florets, leaves and stalk. But how often should they eat this and how does it compare to its’ close relation, broccoli? Can guinea pigs eat cauliflower florets? Guinea pigs can eat cauliflower…
Can guinea pigs eat celeriac? Guinea pigs can eat celeriac but is it a safe vegetable to feed on a regular basis and what nutrition does it offer your small pets? What is celeriac Celeriac is a vegetable you may not have heard of…
Guinea pigs can eat celery including the leaves and most guinea pigs enjoy eating this salad vegetable too. Usually the supermarkets will sell celery stalks with most or all of the leaves chopped off which is a great shame and seems like such a…
Nutritional information for cherries Below is the nutritional value per 100g of cabbage Types Vit C Calcium Phos Fiber Sugar Sweet 7 mg 13 mg 21 mg 2.1 g 13 g Sour 10 mg 16 mg 15 mg 1.6 g 8.5 g
Nutritional information for collard greens Below is the nutritional value per 100g of collard greens Vitamin C: 35.3 mg Calcium: 232 mg Phosphorous: 25 mg Fiber: 4 g Sugar: 0.5 g
Cilantro (also known as coriander) is a green fragrant herb that guinea pigs can eat and it is also very nutritious for them. But is cilantro a safe food to feed on a regular basis? Nutrition in cilantro It is often surprising how much…
Can guinea pigs eat corn on the cob? Guinea pigs can eat corn on the cob including the bright yellow kernels, the husks (or leaves) and also the stringy silks that grow between the husks and the corn itself. But what are the benefits…