Excel Burgess Guinea Pig Nuggets Blackcurrant and Oregano, 2 kg

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Don't forget the hay for dental health - as well as providing essential fibre, feeding hay and fresh grass have an important role in helping wear down your guinea pigs' continually growing teeth. In the first few days, measure out your guinea pigs’ normal food intake for the day. Take out a small amount and replace it with the same amount of the new nuggets. Mix them together so that your guineas eat a combination of the two.

Our high-quality recipe has been formulated with vets and nutritionists. This ensures they contain the right balance of vitamins and minerals to supplement your guinea pigs’ diet to help keep them happy and healthy. Guinea pigs digest much of their food in the caecum, which are at the end of the digestive tract. Within the caecum, bacteria aids digestion of foods taken in by the guinea pig.As well as being important for maintaining a healthy digestion, fresh, nutritious meadow hay is also good for dental health as the gnawing action required to eat it helps to wear down their continually growing teeth. How many nuggets should I feed my guinea pig? When it comes to feeding your ferrets Burgess Ferret Nuggets, we recommend gradually mixing in the new pet food with the old pet food over a period of 7-10 days until the new food completely replaces the original diet. Technological Additives: None stated; Sensory Additives: None stated; Nutritional Additives: Per/kg: Vitamins: Vitamin A 25,000 IU, Vitamin D3 2,000 IU, Vitamin E 155mg, Vitamin C 1,050mg Trace Elements: Zinc (as Zinc oxide) 100mg, Iron (Iron (II) sulphate monohydrate) 39mg, Manganese (as Manganese (II) oxide) 10mg, Copper (as Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate) 7mg, Iodine (calcium iodate anhydrous) 1.3mg, Selenium (sodium selenite) 0.1mg. Excel Feeding Hay with Dandelion & Marigold: A sweet smelling hay made from fresh Timothy hay with dandelion and marigold. High in beneficial fibre (63%), supports a healthy immune system and is dust extracted for respiratory health.

Guinea pig nuggets should be high in beneficial fibre to support your guinea pigs’ digestive health, contain vitamin C and antioxidants to support their immune system, and be fortified with vitamins and minerals to support healthy eyes, skin and coat. You can also include some yummy, healthy guinea pig treats to add enrichment. These are great for hand feeding, helping you to build your bond with your guinea pig pals. Rats mix food with saliva to help break down starches, before it travels down the oesophagus to the stomach. Food is further digested with gastric juices. In the small intestine, nutrients are absorbed from the food. You can also call our expert team on 01405 862241 who’ll be happy to help. They’re available 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. If you are currently feeding a muesli style food to your chinchillas, you should gradually transfer your pets onto a hay and nugget based feeding plan over a period of between 14 and 28 days, by gradually reducing the amount of muesli and increasing the proportion of nuggets until they have completely replaced the mix.

Nuts and seeds– All nuts are high in fat not fibre and will give your guinea pigs extremely uncomfortable indigestion. According to the PDSA , guinea pig food should never consist of onions, garlic, mushrooms, iceberg lettuce, avocados, nuts, potatoes, seeds, rhubarb, cabbage or tomato leaves . Composition: Grass Meal, Soya Bean Hulls*, Wholegrain Wheat, Wheat feed, Lignocellulose, Dried Lucerne, Yeast (Brewer's Yeast and Grains), Minerals, Dried Mint (1%), Soya Oil*, Short Chain Fructo-Oligosaccharides (Prebiotic FOS 0.25%), Peas; *Produced from genetically modified soya.

Each day, slightly reduce their old food and replace it with some of their new food. At the end of the transition period, your guinea pigs should be eating their new nuggets happily with no issues! What about guinea pig treats?

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A small handful of guinea pig-safe leafy greens, vegetables and herbs – around a teacup-sized amount a day per guinea pig. Greens and veg high in vitamin C are especially good. Starting out as flour millers in the 17th century in North Yorkshire, the Burgess family moved into producing wholesome farm animal feeds in the early 1960's initially at Victory Mill in Thornton-le-Dale on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.In the 1980's they focussed on small animal food at Cherry Tree Mill in East Yorkshire.Using the expertise and experience built over the centuries, they produce high quality, award winning foods and have launched many innovations including the UK's first single component nugget for rabbits and the world's first food specifically formulated for indoor rabbits.

Chinchillas also digest much of their food in the caecum. After food leaves the stomach and small intestine, it goes into the cecum. This houses the bacteria which helps digest food the chinchilla has eaten.Hamsters have two stomachs which are connected. The forestomach is where food is stored, with the second stomach being where digestion occurs. Guinea pigs have very delicate digestive systems which need to be treated with care. These small rodents need a really high-fibre diet, so feeding them unlimited high-quality hay or fresh grass is vital. Alongside this, you should provide high-quality guinea pig nuggets and the occasional treat. A delicious, complementary food for guinea pigs that is high in fibre and Vitamin C and rich in nutrients.- Naturally high in Beneficial Fibre (36%)- Prevents selective feeding- High levels of protected vitamin C- Contains a natural prebiotic for digestive health- Fortified with vitamins and minerals for health eyes, skin and coat- Natural antioxidants to support the immune systemSuitable for: All guinea pigs of all agesImportant for: Maintaining good digestive health, preventing selective feedingFeeding guide: Feed your fibrevore an egg cup full of Excel Tasty Nuggets every day as part of The Excel Feeding Plan. Guinea pigs need extremely high levels of fibre in their diet. Without high fibre foods their digestive systems will not work correctly, making them susceptible to digestive problems. Your guinea pigs also need high levels of vitamin C which can be found in our Burgess Guinea Pig Nuggets, as well as certain fresh greens. What’s more, guinea pigs’ teeth are designed to continually grow, though would be worn down by the fibrous grasses they feed on in the wild. If guinea pigs do not get enough abrasive foods their teeth will become overgrown making it painful for them to eat at all. That’s why it’s so important that you ensure your guinea pigs’ diets are made up of roughly 85-90% high quality feeding hay or grass , such as Burgess Excel Feeding Hay with Hedgerow Herbs. The Burgess Guinea Pig Food Range Includes: