Yes, guinea pigs can eat parsley as part of their daily fresh vegetable portion. This herb is packed with nutrients, especially vitamin C, making it an excellent choice to support your guinea pig’s health.
Benefits of Parsley for Guinea Pigs
- Highly nutritious herb — Parsley is rich in vitamin C, essential for guinea pigs as they cannot produce it themselves.
- Low in sugar — Like most herbs, parsley has minimal sugar, making it a healthy addition to their diet.
❤️ Personal Note: In my experience, parsley is a firm favourite among guinea pigs, and most piggies really enjoy this herb.
How to Safely Feed Parsley to Guinea Pigs
- Frequency: A couple of times a week
- Quantity: Mix a small amount into their daily vegetable portion
- Varieties: Guinea pigs can safely eat both Italian (flat leaf) and curly parsley
- Preparation: Wash thoroughly to remove pesticides and dirt, then offer the whole herb including leaves and stalks
- ⚠️ Avoid: Frozen or wilted parsley
🪴 Growing Parsley for Your Guinea Pigs
Parsley is easy to grow at home, either in a pot on a kitchen windowsill or in your garden. This provides a fresh, accessible, and cost-effective source of food for your piggies.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrition | mg per 100g |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 133 |
| Calcium | 138 |
| Sugar | 0.85 |
| Water | 87.7 |
| Fibre | 3.3 |
| Phosphorous | 58 |
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