Guinea pig bored with hay? Are banana leaves safe or what can I feed?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Keep in mind that she just may simply not like those. I would encourage you to try other vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, cucumbers or celery and also other types of dry food until you find what she prefers. Best of luck!

Hay is not a bad diet for guinea pigs but the do have an absolute requirement for vitamin C - this can be from vegetables/fruits (sych as peppers, dark leafy greens, brocolli or squashes), supplemented pellets or in Rose's case vitsamin C srops for her water may be helpful also

Hello! First off, Japan is absolutely adorable. :) I recommend that guinea pigs eat approximately 80% of their diet in hay. This is important because they need to grind their teeth and eat a lot of fiber to be healthy! After the hay, 15% of their diet should be fresh veggies and fruit to ensure he is eating enough Vitamin C, another special requirement of guinea pigs. https://www.petcoach.co/article/nutrition-and-feeding-for-guinea-pigs/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/guinea-pig-vitamin-c-requirements/ He will not get tired of the same foods, but he may become pickier as he grows older and not want to try new foods. Giving him a wide variety of foods to get used to while he is young can prevent that from happening. I hope this is helpful! Thanks for using PetCoach!

Do not feed cauliflower or leaves to Henry. GP are prone to bloat and cruciferous veggies can cause this. Here is a link with a good list of veggies to feed and not to feed GP. https://tricountyhumanesociety.org/pet-tips/critter-tips/139-proper-guinea-pig-diet

Fresh grass along with some green vegetables are a fine substitution for most small herbivore species like guinea pigs and rabbits, but any food change must be done gradually to avoid diarrhea. If you can get fresh grass year-round, this is a fine option, but make sure to stay away from legumes like alfalfa as this is too fattening for guinea pigs long-term and should only be used as a treat. Don't forget to add vitamin C either to the water or as a food supplement as this is required for pigs!

Thanks for reaching out. If you are referring to guinea pig pellets, you should be able to read the ingredients label for nutritional value. Another idea to keep in mind is various vitamins and ingredients degrade over time. A better quality pellets, is likely to be healthier over a longer period of time. Guinea pigs should mainly eat a good quality hay, to decrease caloric intake and the help wear down teeth. Unlimited timothy hay, 1/8-1/4 cup pellets (each) per day, and 1/2 cup various vegetables daily. Keep it simple. Good luck.

It might not like that hay. If it comes from a pet store there is a chance it is old and dusty. Try finding someone with horses and ask if you can buy a slice of grass hay from them. Might cost you two or three dollars, but will be far nicer hay and your piggy will likely eat it.