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Im I doing everything right?

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Question
Hi I have three guinea pigs each more spoiled then the last, they eat kaytee forti diet, alfalfa hay, timothy hay, carrots & romaine lettuce daily, they also get petted on my lap and let out for exercise daily, there bedding is towels there "litter" corners are filled with carefresh does this should good? also how long do guinea pigs live?

Answer
How old are your cavies? If they are over 6 months old they do not need the Aflafa Hay. Cavies need a variety of fresh vegetables daily. They need at least one cup. Try feeding them bell peppers, parsley, cilantro, kale, spinach, endive, escarole, green leaf lettuce and red lead lettuce.

Cavies live 5-7 years on average.