Sage-Tips

Can guinea pigs use regular hay for bedding?

Timothy hay: Timothy hay can make a good bedding for guinea pigs. In addition to being a natural food source, guinea pigs enjoy tunneling through it, making nests in it and just playing with it. Fresh timothy has a pleasant smell, and will absorb some urine.

What can I use instead of sawdust for my guinea pig?

The bedding we recommend for outdoor guinea pigs are pine shavings or aspen shavings or hemp bedding. Add some soft bedding hay (not straw) to the sleeping quarters for warmth. Adding a layer of newspaper under the bedding is especially beneficial for an outdoor hutch as it does make cleaning out much quicker.

Can guinea pigs have dusty hay?

Again, go for the dust free option sold at pet shops. Hay and shavings are fine for guinea pig bedding. Hay should, however, be dust free, so I wouldn’t use the same hay from my horse’s bale, for my guinea pig.

Do guinea pigs need dust extracted hay?

Does guinea pig hay have to be dust-free? Because dust is a real danger to your guinea pig’s health, it’s important the hay has as little dust as possible. No hay will be 100\% dust free but some are a lot dustier than others and should be avoided.

What hay is best for guinea pig bedding?

Guinea pigs always should have access to grass or timothy hay. The fiber helps wear down their continuously growing teeth, preventing dental difficulties. It also keeps their digestive tract moving, lessening the chance of potentially deadly intestinal impaction.

Can guinea pigs live on hay?

Guinea pigs can eat as much grass hay as they wish, but portion control is needed for pellets, and even healthy treats likes veggies, fruits, and Hey! Berries. Fruit should be offered most sparingly because of its sugar content.

Is hay bad for guinea pigs?

Hay is absolutely vital to the digestive health of your guinea pig. It prevents obesity, dental disease, diarrhea and boredom. Your guinea pig should have unlimited access to high quality grass hay. Your guinea pig should eat a pile of hay as big as his body every day.

Is grass or hay better for guinea pigs?

For your guinea pigs to be happy and healthy, you should: Ensure that your guinea pigs have a constant supply of grass and/or grass hay (such as Timothy, Oaten, Barley, or grassy hay). Guinea pigs should not be fed Lucerne (alfalfa) or Clover hay, as these are too high in protein and calcium.

Can you put guinea pig bedding in a cage?

Traditional guinea pig bedding often contains some dust, which can be harmful for your guinea pigs’ respiratory system. However, cage liners are dust free! Before putting the fleece liners in your guinea pig cage, it is recommended to wash and dry the liners at least three times before putting them in the cage, using a mild detergent.

What kind of bedding do you use for Piggies?

My bedding for the piggies will be newspaper and lots of hay. The reason for this is because I will be changing the bedding everyday. It’s easier to roll the paper up with the hay and just put new bedding in. I was recommended this by my local rescue.

Are guinea pig cage liners dust free?

However, cage liners are dust free! Before putting the fleece liners in your guinea pig cage, it is recommended to wash and dry the liners at least three times before putting them in the cage, using a mild detergent. When washing the cage liners, do not use a fabric softener, as this prevents the liner from absorbing moisture well.

How do I keep my guinea pig cool in the winter?

If you’re uncomfortable, so is your guinea pig. Provide cooling options in the cage, such as frozen bottles of water or a guinea pig-safe pet cool plate. And don’t aim a fan directly at your guinea pigs.