Diet Using both

Depends on the age of the pigs. Pups under six months get unlimited pellets. Pigs older than that get a couple tablespoons a day.

I keep both. Hay is by far the most important staple in their diet, but their pellets SHOULD contain stabilized vitamin C which they need. Pigs are supposed to get 1/8th of a cup of pellets per day, per pig. Pigs should ALWAYS have access to fresh, good quality hay.

That said, I've always kept a pair of full bowls of pellets in my cage. None of my pigs have ever over eaten on their pellets.

Guinea Pig Papa said:

I've always kept a pair of full bowls of pellets in my cage. None of my pigs have ever over eaten on their pellets.

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I absolutely agree. My cavies have 24/7 access to pellets as well. They don't whine and beg for food if they are hungry, and I don't have to feed more than one main veggie meal per day.

Thank you all. I have hay and pellets constantly. Veggies in the morning and a bit more before bed. I give a bit of fruit every other day. I'm still reading everything I can about them.