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How many times need to feed it per day?

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Question
Hi.. I'm new to Guinea pig.. My Ginny pig always wheeking.. If i feeded it means it becoming silent else it keep on weeking.. So please tell me what shall i do?

How many times I can feed it per day?

Thank you

Answer
Guinea pigs are grazing animals, which means they chew and eat all day. They should be 'free fed' meaning they should have pellets in front of them all the time. The best food dish is a stone crock that the pig cannot tip over. Fill it with guinea pig pellets (not rabbit food) and fill it every day. Have a dish big enough to hold about a cup of pellets.

Sometimes they're wheeking is just communicating and asking for your company. They learn the sound of your voice, the sound of the door opening and very quickly learn the sound of a plastic or paper bag that brings treats such as carrots, lettuce, melons, etc.

They enjoy your company and being held. The wheeking you're hearing may just be your little pig asking for you to hold him.