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Is Grass good for Guinea Pigs?

Guinea pigs love their greens. Mine get visibly excited when they see broccoli or spinach. But what about grass? Is it good for them? Along with a good quality hay, a guinea pig will benefit from fresh grass as often as possible, ideally daily. The domestic guinea pig’s wild ancestors were natural grazers feeding on wild grasses and herbs for long periods. The digestive system of a guinea pig has evolved to operate on a high-fibre diet. They need roughage to stay healthy. Roughage should make up at least 75% of a guinea pig’s diet. Both hay and grass are excellent sources of roughage. Fresh grass is thus an excellent way to help a guinea pig keep their digestive system functioning properly. In addition, a guinea pig must graze or chew on roughage in order to keep their teeth from growing too long or sharp. Letting a guinea pig graze on fresh grass and hay for several hours a day helps to prevent dental issues. Guinea pigs should have hay or fresh grass available to them at all times. Only feed grass that is fresh and from a known clean source. Never feed your guinea pigs lawnmower clippings. Grass should be cut by hand. The Farm at 64 raises money for the charity Porridge and Rice, an education charity supporting education in the slums of Nairobi, home to some of the poorest people in the world. They charity website is http://www.porridgeandrice.com/. The Farm at 64 is not a business, just the name that my children have given to the many pets that I keep. The Farm at 64 website is http://www.thefarmat64.co.uk/.