Alfalfa Hay For Guinea Pig Reproduction

- But I thought alfalfa was good for baby's and my pregnant Guinea pig so is she right or I'm just confused with the whole thing! Click to expand... Hi! Alfalfa/lucerne is not grass hay (which should make around 80% of the daily diet); it is a legume that is much higher in protein, calcium and calories and that is being used widely in animal feed to promote fast growth in young farm animals.

- Alfalfa hay may be fine for breeding guinea pigs and for young guinea pigs (< 4 - 6 months of age) that need the extra calories and calcium but for adult pet guinea pigs the extra calories can cause obesity and the high calcium can lead to bladder ...

- Unlike the four hays mentioned above, alfalfa is more calorically dense. It is the ideal forage to provide the additional nutrition and energy necessary for guinea pigs that are in the infant and young (0 6 months old) life stages, as well as to pregnant or nursing mothers.

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- Guinea pigs less than 6 months of age and pregnant and nursing sows can be offered alfalfa-based pellets and some alfalfa hay.

UNLIMITED Timothy Hay is recommended for guinea pigs. For young Guinea pigs under the age of 4 months and pregnant or lactating mothers, Alfalfa hay is also recommended. For those cavies, you could mix half Timothy and Alfalfa.

- This hay has a higher protein content than ordinary grass hay, which means it is not an ideal feedstock for adult guinea pigs as it is too fattening. Alfalfa Hay can be fed to young piggies to help them grow or to new Mums who need a little ...

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