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 green beans Below is the nutritional value per 100g of green beans Vitamin C: 12.2 mg Calcium: 37 mg Phosphorous: 38 mg Fiber: 2.7 g Sugar: 3.3 g
Guinea pigs can eat kale, and is one of the fresh green leafy vegetables that is often a favorite with guinea pigs. But should they be eating a lot of this vegetable, or should we be careful about how much we feed them? And what…
Guinea pigs can eat kiwi but, as with any other fruit, it should be fed very seldom in extremely small amounts as a treat due to the sugar content. Just feed them a small piece the size of the end of your finger at…
Nutritional information for kohlrabi Below is the nutritional value per 100g of kohlrabi Vitamin C: 62 mg Calcium: 24 mg Phosphorous: 46 mg Fiber: 3.6 g Sugar: 2.6 g
Nutritional information for lamb’s lettuce Below is the nutritional value per 100g of lamb’s lettuce Vitamin C: 38.2 mg Calcium: 38 mg Phosphorous: 53 mg
Guinea pigs can eat lettuce but not all lettuces are recommended. Different types of lettuce contain different amounts of vitamin C, fiber and other vitamins and minerals so let’s take a look at the various types of lettuce and how good they are for…
Nutritional information for mango Below is the nutritional value per 100g of mango Vitamin C: 36.4 mg Calcium: 11 mg Phosphorous: 14 mg Fiber: 1.6 g Sugar: 14 g
Guinea pigs can eat melon in very small quantities but it should only be given as an occasional treat as it is high in sugar. It can be given with the skin on but should be washed thoroughly first and all the seeds should…