All About Little One Guinea Pig Food
Knowing everything about Little One food for guinea pigs is advisable for everyone who decides to get these attractive creatures. In the assortment, various feeds of 400-900 g deserve mention, and maximum attention should be paid to their composition. It is also worth familiarizing yourself with the “Green Valley” made from herbs and with the classic food, with recommendations for feeding all this wealth.
Advantages and disadvantages
The right, rich Little One guinea pig food is a favorite for almost everyone. Many animals simply don't leave anything on their plates. The value for money is very attractive. The composition is varied and balanced, such food is inexpensive and its volume is selected according to all the rules.
It is worth noting that some pets may ignore the green pellets, and there are too many flakes in the feed. Some feed options are not supplied in the most convenient packaging. The lack of zip locks and the gap not at the seam is very depressing. Another problem is the inability to close previously opened packaging, which quickly deteriorates food.
However, in terms of chemical composition and usefulness, the feed is quite worthy. It is only necessary to take into account that they will not replace ordinary hay, but only supplement it.
Range
Almost all feeds have a weight distribution of 400 g or 900 g. You can choose one or another option without any problems. A very good product is Zelenaya Dolina forage made from herbs, which includes 60 plant species.
"Green Valley" is produced according to the proprietary original method of pressing under pressure. This approach guarantees the preservation of all useful and nutritious components originally contained in the selected raw materials.
This diet is high in fiber.For representatives of the mumps family, it is valuable not only for maintaining good digestion, but also for a positive effect on the teeth. Monobasic carboxylic acids guarantee a decent condition of the skin and improve the condition of the fur.
Thanks to the introduction of an extract from yeast, the immune system is put in order, the general tone of the body rises, and the danger of the harmful action of free radicals decreases. The required dietary variety is provided by the addition of dried flowers, vegetables and berries.
The composition of the "Green Valley" deliberately does not include any dyes and flavorings. But there is:
- herbs growing in mountains and meadows;
- flax oil;
- pumpkin and flax pulp (dried);
- parsnip (it is also dried);
- cornflower blue flowers;
- pink petals;
- yucca extract.
Little One Guinea Pigs can be considered an alternative. It is a perfectly balanced complete diet food. It includes strictly natural ingredients. There is a complete set of micro and macro elements that are needed for the proper growth and functioning of the pet's body. The main components are:
- granular herbs;
- airy and flattened barley;
- puffed wheat;
- flattened oats;
- corn;
- sunflower seeds;
- dried mass of carrots and alfalfa;
- yucca extract.
There is one more type - complete food with enhanced fortification. It contains a large amount of ascorbic acid. Puffed grains and various rare fruits are also added there.
But there are also special sticks. They are suitable not only for guinea pigs, but also for some other rodents.
This is a complementary meal containing:
- yellow millet;
- sorghum;
- barley;
- red panicum;
- safflower;
- corn;
- vitamin and mineral complex.
You can use Green Valley without any restrictions... It is both a staple food and an addition to the hay that allows you to diversify your botanical mix. Little One Guinea Pigs should be used in an amount of 0.035-0.05 kg per rodent. The exact amount is chosen according to the size of the pet. Feed should be given twice a day, at the same time.
Feeding recommendations
In addition to special food, the guinea pig needs fresh water. Grain feeds also need to be supplemented with fruits, vegetables and fresh herbs. You can not refuse to add hay.
Give new food to the animal with caution, at first in small doses. For any problems, veterinarians should be consulted.