Our guinea pigs are so cute, and even cuter when they get excited over treats! Over the years, we have learned which treats are their favorite, and we also learned which ones are the best for them as well. We also trained the piggies to get excited when we whistle, as they know treats are headed their way when we do so!
Just like junk food for people, we stay away from treats that have unhealthy ingredients in them. Here are the kinds of things we stay away from when we choose treats:
~ Seeds, corn, too much of any fruit or veggie
~ anything with dyes or artificial flavors
~ treats containing dairy (such as yogurt drops)
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Pea Flakes
Pea flakes are hands down our guinea pig’s favorite treat. They absolutely love these tasty treats. These should be given in moderation, and make for a fun treat to give. Our piggies always beg for these!
Hay Cubes
Hay cubes are not necessarily a treat, but the guinea pigs do enjoy chewing on these blocks of compressed hay. It gives them something to forage on, and helps to wear down their teeth to a healthy length.
Homegrown grass
We don’t let the guinea pigs forage outside due to possible chemicals on the grass, or other factors such as predators (cats, hawks, etc). Every so often, we grow our own trays of grass in a seed sprouting tray for the guinea pigs, and they love it! Read my Tips for Growing Grass with a Seed Sprouter.
Dried greens, flowers, etc.
Our piggies have really enjoyed dried flowers and other dried treat mixes. There are some great mixes out there, sometimes packaged as a foraging mix.
Vegetables
There are some veggies that make for special treats for the piggies, such as dandelion greens. We have bought these at the natural foods store, and are usually not cheap. I prefer not to collect dandelion greens from my yard or others because of the risk of contamination from pesticides.
Foraging treats
Foraging trays and treats are a fun idea for guinea pigs, and keeps them busy and active. You can find foraging mats and toys for guinea pigs, as well as foraging treats that can be mixed into their food or sprinkled in their cage.
Check out our other guinea pig blog posts:
Fun Guinea Pig Toys for All Ages
Tips for Using Cage Liners for Guinea Pigs
Pros and Cons of Guinea Pig Fleece Cage Liners
Guinea Pig Food: What We Feed Our Piggies
Basic Supplies for Guinea Pigs
How to Grow Grass for Guinea Pigs Using Seed Sprouting Trays
Why Guinea Pigs Make Great Pets for Kids
Guinea Pig Foods to Avoid
Gift Ideas for Your Guinea Pig
I love Guinea pigs. I really hope to get them one day. They are so cute. I love that they love these treats.
Do piggies like carrots? I thought they do but I have never had a Guinea pig.
My friends daughter is planning to tet a Guinea Pig I’m gonna share this with them.
My friends daughter is planning to get a Guinea Pig I’m gonna share this with them.
How cute are these Guinea pigs! I see that there are various treats options for them!
we had a guinea pig at home for a few days when a friend who was traveling left it with us so we would take care of it for them.. and the kids sure had fun caring for it.. definitely cute
My granddaughter does the grass tray too. I can’t imagine letting them outside-outside, that would def. feel unsafe. Thankful for the alternative.
I have never owned a guinea pig but had a best friend growing up who did. They are interesting little creatures.
I just love the cuteness of these Guinea pigs! It would be wonderful to give one to my son