Detailed explanation of key points of black guinea pig feeding and management techniques

Black guinea pigs like to eat various wild grasses and vegetables such as foxtail grass, chicory, wild rice stem leaves, wheat sprouts, Equisetum ramosissimum, reed leaves, alfalfa, cabbage leaves, lettuce, sweet potato vines, and watermelon rind.

Generally, feed twice a day in the morning and evening, about 150 grams per guinea pig per meal. To meet their nutritional needs during the breeding period, a small amount of concentrated feed such as wheat, grains, and cornmeal can be supplemented, with a daily intake of 25 grams per guinea pig. With sufficient green fodder, water is generally not needed.

Black guinea pigs like cleanliness and dryness. Feeding troughs should be cleaned and disinfected regularly. Maintain indoor environmental hygiene in daily care. Do not feed rotten green fodder or moldy food. Prevent rodent contamination of the feed. Protect from sunlight in summer and keep warm in winter.

For those raised in wire cages, in weather below zero degrees, an appropriate amount of rice straw should be spread on the cage bottom for warmth, and special attention should be paid to cages with young guinea pigs.