Why Wont She Eat Veggies??

[random09]

I jsut got my fisrt guinea pig monday and since then I have tried giving her carrots and a bit of cabbage and she wont have none of it? She loves timothy hay thought. Any suggestions? its worrying me..

 

[Cavy Cuckoo]

Have you done plenty of research? Try starting out with a leaf of romaine or a slice of red bell pepper. It's usually a piggy-favorite.

My pigs usually don't go for carrots either. And cabbage isn't good to feed daily. Here is a useful chart: https://www.guineapigcages.com/foru...cavys-diet-read-me-nutrition-charts-info.html

 

[Piggiepen]

It's very possible that she has never been fed veggies before you got her and she doesn't know that it is food! Try her with some cilantro. Many piggies love the stuff - my go wild every time the cilantro bag comes out of the fridge! You are going to have to be patient with her as she learns that it's okay to eat the veggies you offer her. Keep trying with the baby carrot, eventually I'm sure she will work up the courage to take a taste. Hand feeding during lap time is also a method you could try.

You could also try to mix in some fresh grass with the veggies to entice her. Most pigs can't resist fresh cut grass and while she's pigging out she may try to eat the other stuff that's mixed in.

Good luck and keep trying!

 

[Ly&Pigs]

Start with one or two things. Usually it's good to start with some type of lettuce (any but iceburg) and some bell pepper or cilantro. Put a small amount of each in the cage and leave them for a few hours. Then remove any uneaten portions and put in fresh. Also nibble on some in front of your pig. Sometimes it takes a couple weeks for them to start eating veggies well. Just keep trying and don't give up. Once she starts eating the lettuce and stuff then every 3-4 days, add in a new veggie.

 

[Jenah]

I agree - dump the cabbage. Stick with introducing the lettuces. Romaine, Red Leaf, Green Leaf, and Butter Lettuces are all similar in cost and piggy favorites. And of course follow Ms. Ly&Pig's other instructions

 

[random09]

Thanks Guys for the help! She will eat carrots now. I havent tried anything else but I will.