Does the weather affect what cavies eat?

[MilesWaterson]

I've noticed mine have been eating 25% less dry food over the past couple of days. It's got quite a bit cooler now that autumn is here. Can the temperature affect their eating habits or should I be on the look out for something else? I actually took them for a general health check at the vets a few days ago and they said they appeared to be fine.

 

[Denise]

Mine seem to be eating more pellets and less veggies now that the weather is cooler. (Maybe it's the new Cavy Cuisine from Oxbow! =)

 

[cinn&sprinslave]

Mine seem to eat more of everything in the winter, they also seem to poop a lot more.

 

[loves2travel]

well, the poop is a result of the increased food intake. but how much more do they eat in thw winter over summer?

 

[cinn&sprinslave]

well, the poop is a result of the increased food intake. but how much more do they eat in thw winter over summer?

Well I know they eat a lot of hay more than usual and a ton of pellets. But I don't increase the veggies. (in the winter)

 

[mncavylover]

That's a funny idea! I don't know.