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Post by bobbieszoo on Sept 1, 2015 22:39:24 GMT
Since my two new little ones aren't eating veggies yet, how can I be sure they are getting enough Vit. C.?
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Post by Bean on Sept 2, 2015 8:18:51 GMT
There will be vitamin C added to the pellets, so they should be fine even if they're not eating veg.
I've never used supplements, but if you'd feel happier using one for a while, I'm sure someone will be able to give you tips on what to go for.
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Post by 3piggles on Sept 2, 2015 15:18:32 GMT
I use cherry tomatoes and segments of oranges for extra C. It's probably not important, but just in case. They only need a bit, which is why the cherry tomatoes work. One per pig per day. If using oranges, cut up one segment and give each half. If they'll eat it, of course. Usually they get enough from the pellets, as Bean said, but if you're concerned, it's best to give them small amounts through fruits and veggies. Don't use the supplements that go in the water. There is a C tablet made by Oxbow. Some people have great luck getting their pigs to eat it. I never have. This is a great reference for which fruits and veggies have which nutrients. Avoid any high in calcium or vitamin A: www.guinealynx.info/chart.html |
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Post by jolovespiggies on Sept 2, 2015 20:24:35 GMT
Mine love cherry tomatoes, in fact they love all tomatoes and I hope yours do too hun.
Hugs
Jo xx
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Post by melgo on Sept 3, 2015 12:26:33 GMT
Like Bean said, many pellets are supplemented with mineral vitamin C or infused with it via natural foods (orange juice, peels, etc.). I get mine from people called Small Pet Select (the premium guinea pig blend pellet ones) and find those work great plus my vet says its a good choice for guineas because of the vit c content in it.
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Post by 3piggles on Sept 3, 2015 15:35:46 GMT
Hello and welcome, Melgo  You are quite right. Pellets need to be kept in an airtight container, or the nutrients leach out into the air. |
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Post by jolovespiggies on Sept 3, 2015 20:14:04 GMT
Welcome Melgo love to our happy family.
Hugs
JO xx
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Post by Ch3lc on Sept 9, 2015 23:06:08 GMT
I tried the supplements in my piggies water before but they didn't like it, I just give them a few orange slices once a week and they're perfectly happy!
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Post by christine on Sept 9, 2015 23:32:33 GMT
I am learning SO MUCH here. I didn't know pellets needed to be stored in an airtight container. I have put my new pack of Oxbow Young Guinea Pig pellets in a sealed container.
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Post by 3piggles on Sept 10, 2015 18:11:16 GMT
Also, since the nutrients leach out into the air, use a small pellet bowl, so they tend to eat all the pellets within a day or two. I bought some large bowls that held about a weeks worth of pellets, before I learned this, and had to get new bowls.
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Post by melgo on Sept 16, 2015 18:37:31 GMT
Thanks for the warm welcomes ladies!!! <3 |
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You are quite right. Pellets need to be kept in an airtight container, or the nutrients leach out into the air. 
