Just rescued my very first guinea pig!

Welcome... Do u have a pic?? Im new too. And have also already learned lots

Guinea pigs can have fruit every day, it's really just the amount you have to be careful with. (I've seen some people give their Guinea pig half of a big banana!) Keep the portions small and frequent or medium and every other day. Green bell peppers are one of the best things to give them because they are packed full of vitamin c. Goodluck with your new baby!

pearlsmom - Penny is in my avatar, that's all I have....for now

Amalee - thank you for that info, I've been getting conflicting info on what to give and how often. Penny will actually take banana from my hand so I've
been giving her a small slice when I take her out of her cage. I've tried red pepper and she didn't seem to care for it, but I've got a green pepper and will try that!

Ah, how adorable! Post some pictures for us all to see! I'm sure she'll have a nice and happy home with you.

This is Penny! She has that look on her face quite a bit.....as if to say 'Lady, do you have any idea what you are doing?'

Welcome! Your piggy looks pretty cute from your avatar, but the picture is so small...it's good you'll have more pics later! We've mostly become VERY good at photography just by trying to capture the right picture of our babies!

I think you want to be careful on banana though, I heard it can cause constipation.

Other than that, I'm certain she'll have a grand ol' time with you! You seem responsible, coming here to learn all about your piggy! I learned SO much in just a few weeks. I found myself picking up pet books in the library just HOPING they would include guinea pigs...no dice yet But I got a wonderful book all about guinea pigs! It has all the breeds and colourings and everything. Really cool. Maybe I'll post a pic of the cover!! Happy trails!

EDIT: I took out the part about the colouring because you just posted a picture! Penny is soooooo cute

Hi and welcome! Penny is adorable! Here is a great food list put together by a member, most of us have it printed out and it's been a great help, https://www.guineapigcages.com/foru...n-Charts-amp-Poisonous-Plants-List#post254730

Aww she is very cute!!!

Welcome! Love the pic!
I would not feed fruit everyday. It should be a once or twice treat- max.
This is a great chart that has helped me a ton! https://www.guineapigcages.com/foru...vy-Nutrition-Charts-amp-Poisonous-Plants-List

Congratulations, she's a gorgeous piggy. Like you I learned loads about care and personality etc from this site, and some very kind and helpful members helped me with my cage design and questions about how many piggies to get as companions for my adopted pig. Sounds like Penny will be well-loved x

Amalee said:

Guinea pigs can have fruit every day

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Fruit should not be given every day. Fruit is high in sugar and should be given more as an occasional treat.

Green bell peppers are one of the best things to give them because they are packed full of vitamin c.

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Bell peppers are indeed an excellent source of vit C.

Wow! Thank you all so much for the warm welcome!! It's great to know I have a place for info and support