About Guinea Piggles
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…
Getting Guinea Pigs: What You Need to Know
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…
Guinea Pig Housing Requirements: Complete Guide 2021
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…
Guinea Pig Names
When you get your new guinea pigs, you’ll need to think about what you are going to call them. With so many names to choose from, this can be a little daunting but we have over 400 good name ideas to help you decide…
Interesting Guinea Pig Facts
There are many interesting facts about guinea pigs that you may not know. Here are our top ten facts about guinea pigs: 1. What age is the world’s oldest guinea pig? The oldest guinea pig that we know of was a boy named Snowball…
DON’T Buy Guinea Pigs for Christmas!
It is a sad fact that many guinea pigs end up in rescue centers after Christmas. They end up as unwanted gifts given by someone who may be well meaning who wants to surprise a child, friend or relative. There are many reasons why…
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Apples
Apples are one of the most sugary fruits, so it’s important to only feed it in moderation to your guinea pigs. Let’s take a look at what types of apple can be given to guinea pigs, how much and how often they should be…
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Apricot?
Nutritional information for apricot Below is the nutritional value per 100g of apricot Vitamin C: 10 mg Calcium: 13 mg Phosphorous: 23 mg Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 9.2g
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Asparagus?
Nutritional information for asparagus Below is the nutritional value per 100g of asparagus Vitamin C: 5.6 mgCalcium: 24 mgPhosphorous: 52 mgFiber: 2.1 gSugar: 1.9 g
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Bananas?
Banana and banana skin (if organic) can be fed to guinea pigs as a rare treat in a very small bite sized chunk but the main part of your guinea pig’s fresh food portion should be leafy vegetables and herbs. Are bananas good for…
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Basil?
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Basil? Guinea pigs can eat basil but let’s look a little more into how good it is for our small pets and how often it is safe to feed them this popular herb. Basil is a favorite herb with humans…