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Guinea pig food & natural guinea pig nutrition – Selective, all-in-one & grain-free
Supplementary foraging mix for guinea pigs with herbs, flowers, apple, and birch branches. To sprinkle through hay, hide, and encourage active searching.
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Grain-free complete guinea pig food with meadow and mountain grasses, herbs, flowers, and vegetables (including pumpkin and parsnip). High in fiber (24%) and with vitamin C. Practical as a daily basis alongside unlimited hay, water, and vegetables.
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Complete food for adult guinea pigs with 63 plants & herbs from permanent grassland, rose petals, marigold, and peppermint. With stabilized vitamin C and a high-fiber texture. Available in multiple packaging sizes.
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Complete food for adult guinea pigs with 63 plants & herbs from permanent grassland, a 3-fiber mix, and stabilized vitamin C. Contains quinoa, amaranth, aronia, maca, and mint, among others. High in fiber and practical as a daily base.
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- Specialist sinds 2011
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Grain-free and pellet-free complete food for guinea pigs with mountain meadow plants, herbs, vegetables, and flowers. Rich fiber mix for foraging and daily variety.
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Pellet-free natural mix for guinea pigs with herbs, leaves, vegetables, and flowers. Ideal as a variety and foraging mix alongside hay, vegetables, and their daily staple food. Richly filled and delicious to sprinkle throughout the enclosure. Contents: 25
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Complete guinea pig food in muesli form with vitamin C, timothy hay, peas, dill, beetroot, and papaya. Available in 700 g, 2.5 kg, and 7 kg.
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Complete all-in-one guinea pig food with vitamin C, fennel, dandelion, flaxseed, and 15% fiber. For guinea pigs of all ages.
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Grain-free all-in-one guinea pig food based on timothy hay. Supports digestion and teeth, without added sugars or artificial colors. With flaxseed for skin and coat. For adult guinea pigs.
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Complete junior food for young guinea pigs up to 20 weeks, pregnant and lactating guinea pigs. With extra protein, vitamin C, flaxseed, fennel, and dandelion.
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High-fiber guinea pig food with timothy hay, vitamin C, and botanical herbs such as mint, thyme, basil, parsley, and dandelion. With varied pellet shapes.
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All-in-one guinea pig food that helps limit selective eating: every kibble has the same composition. With long fibers (including timothy 5.6%), stabilized vitamin C (1000 mg/kg), elderberry (4%), and herbs. Available in 1.75 kg and 3 kg.
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- Specialist sinds 2011
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All-in-one extruded guinea pig food with vitamin C. Every kibble has the same composition, helps prevent selective eating, and is deliciously crunchy. Available in 1.5 kg, 5 kg, and 10 kg.
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Grain-free all-in-one guinea pig food with timothy hay (49%) and herbal hay (10%). High fiber content, with vitamin C and prebiotic inulin. Helps prevent selective eating because every kibble is complete. 1.5 kg.
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Complete, extruded all-in-one guinea pig food with alfalfa, grains, and seeds. Enriched with stable vitamin C (3500 mg/kg) and fiber for good digestion. Free from synthetic colors, fragrances, and flavors. Contents: 1.5 kg.
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100% grain-free all-in-one Quad-Bits for guinea pigs: the same composition in every bite, helping to limit selective eating. With parsley (0.7%) as a natural source of vitamin C, plus meadow grasses, vegetables, and herbs. Vitamin C 715 mg/kg. 1.35 kg bag
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- Specialist sinds 2011
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Grain-free, complete caviar food with long-fiber grasses and a herb-rich mix. Includes parsley (5%) as a natural source of vitamin C, plus vegetables, flowers, and hazelnut wood. Mixed texture: only refill the trough when it's (almost) empty. 400 grams.
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Complete caviar food mix with alpine meadow grasses and herbs, vegetables, and flowers. Includes beetroot (3%), parsley (3%), and vitamin C (250 mg/kg). Fiber 18.3%: ideal as a tasty daily staple with a hay-rich diet. 1.2 kg bag.
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Grain-free complete guinea pig food from JR Farm with meadow herbs, vegetables, seeds, 20.1% crude fiber, and vitamin C. For guinea pigs who enjoy variety in scent, texture, and taste.
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Grain-free all-in-one guinea pig food from JR Farm with pasture-grown ingredients, herbs, vegetables, fiber, and vitamin C. Every kibble has the same composition, making selective eating impossible.
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- Specialist sinds 2011
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Tasty mixed food for guinea pigs containing pea flakes, corn, and stabilized vitamin C. Stimulates foraging behavior, without added sugars. Please note: crude fiber is 8%, so always combine with unlimited hay. Packaging 2.5 kg.
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Mixed feed in a convenient bucket for rabbits and guinea pigs. With alfalfa, grains, vegetables, seeds, and added vitamin C.
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Complete feed for adult dwarf rabbits. Adjusted pellet size for rabbits with incomplete dentition or dental problems. High-fiber base containing, among other things, herb-rich grassland, spirulina, and inulin.
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Does your beloved rodent or rabbit suffer from a sensitive digestive system and problems with gas? Don't worry! BunnyNature Gastro Balance is specially designed as a dietary supplement to support them during times of digestive issues, such as digestive pr
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Buying guinea pig food – choose the food that suits your guinea pig
Good guinea pig food helps you create a clear daily foundation for your guinea pigs. Guinea pig hay always plays the leading role, but suitable guinea pig food supplements the diet with important nutrients and vitamin C. In this category, you will find various types of guinea pig food: from all-in-one kibble and pellets to grain-free guinea pig food , natural food, and well-known brands such as Supreme Selective, Beaphar, Versele-Laga, Bunny Nature, JR Farm, and Witte Molen.
Guinea pigs cannot produce vitamin C themselves. Therefore, you should choose food specifically intended for guinea pigs, rather than general rodent food. Additionally, it is wise to observe your guinea pig's eating habits. Does your guinea pig eat everything neatly, or does he mainly pick out the tastiest pieces? It is precisely this difference that often determines which food works best in practice.
At DRD Knaagdierwinkel®, we help you choose not only by brand or packaging, but primarily by product role. Do you want your guinea pig to be less selective eaters? Then an all-in-one kibble is often a good fit. Are you consciously looking for grain-free? Then you take a different route. Do you want more variety and a better foraging experience? Then natural guinea pig food might be interesting. This way, you choose guinea pig food that truly works for your animals and your routine. Specialist since 2011.
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Choosing Guinea Pig Food | Vitamin C | Selective Eating | Feeding Routes | Brands | Combining with Hay and Herbs | Checklist | FAQ
Handy when you want less selective eating and like to feed a manageable base.
For owners who consciously look at the composition, structure, and variety in the menu.
For special situations where a guinea pig may temporarily need extra support.
Choosing guinea pig food: where do you start?
The best guinea pig food is not automatically the same for every guinea pig. The right choice depends on your animals, their eating habits, your group, the rest of their diet, and how practical feeding needs to be for you. A guinea pig that eats selectively often benefits more from an all-in-one pellet. A guinea pig that eats everything neatly can sometimes also do well on a mixed or natural diet.
Therefore, first consider the role the feed should play. Are you looking for a fixed daily basis? Then you will choose differently than if you are primarily seeking variety, a foraging experience, or a grain-free composition. This prevents you from choosing solely based on taste or brand, when your practical needs actually lie elsewhere.
Guinea pig food and nutrition → | Guinea pig food selection guide → | Guinea pig hay →
Guinea pig food with vitamin C
Guinea pigs need vitamin C daily through their diet. Therefore, special guinea pig food is important: it is tailored to guinea pigs, whereas general rodent food does not offer the same basis. Also, pay attention to freshness. Vitamin C is sensitive and can decrease if food is left open for a long time, stored at too high a temperature, or is past its expiration date.
Therefore, store guinea pig food in a dry, cool, and tightly sealed place. Preferably choose packaging that suits the number of guinea pigs you have, so that the bag does not remain open unnecessarily long. This keeps the food more practical to use and fits better into the daily routine.
Want to know more about this topic? Then read our separate page about vitamin C in guinea pigs .
Selective eating in guinea pigs: when to choose an all-in-one?
Some guinea pigs eat their food neatly, but others mainly pick the tastiest pieces from a mixed diet. We call this selective eating. The result is that parts are left behind, making it harder to know exactly what your guinea pig is actually consuming.
For selective eating, an all-in-one kibble or pellet is often a pleasant choice. Every kibble has the same composition, reducing the amount of sorting your guinea pig can do. Brands such as Supreme Selective Caviavoer , Versele-Laga Complete, and other complete kibbles align well with this feeding approach.
All-in-one kibble & pellet food → | Guinea pig pellets → | Supreme Selective guinea pig food →
Which route suits your guinea pig?
To make choosing easier, you can categorize guinea pig food by function. This way, you can more quickly see which type of food suits your situation.
✔ Daily guinea pig food: a broad basic route to specialty food suitable for guinea pigs. View guinea pig food →
✔ Selective guinea pig food: recognizable all-in-one nutrition for owners specifically looking for Supreme Selective. View Supreme Selective →
✔ All-in-one kibble and pellets: convenient for picky eaters or when you want to feed a manageable daily portion. View all-in-one guinea pig food →
✔ Mixed and natural guinea pig food: for variety, scent, texture, and a more enjoyable foraging experience. View natural guinea pig food →
✔ Grain-free guinea pig food: for those who consciously choose a grain-free composition. View grain-free guinea pig food →
✔ Specialty food and force-feeding: for special situations where targeted feeding may be necessary. View specialty food →
Well-known brands of guinea pig food
Many owners search for guinea pig food by brand, either because their guinea pig is already used to a specific food or because they are looking for a specific composition. In this category, you will find Supreme Selective, Beaphar, Versele-Laga, Bunny Nature, JR Farm, Witte Molen, Mealberry, HobbyFirst Hope Farms, Mr Crumble, and Knaagdier Kruidenier, among others.
Do you primarily want your dog to be less selective in its eating? Then look at all-in-one kibble like Selective or similar complete pellets. Do you want to feed more naturally with more variety? Then mixed or natural foods are a better fit. Are you specifically looking for grain-free options? Then follow the grain-free route so you can find the right products faster.
Supreme → | Beaphar → | Versele-Laga → | BunnyNature → | JR Farm →
Combining guinea pig food with hay, herbs, and foraging
Guinea pig food is an important part of the menu, but it is not intended as the sole basis. Hay should always be readily available. Additionally, you can provide variety with fresh herbs, dried herbs, small snacks, and foraging moments.
A good routine, for example, is: hay in multiple locations, an appropriate portion of guinea pig food in a sturdy food bowl, and small extras scattered throughout the enclosure or in a foraging product. This way, eating becomes not only practical but also a quiet moment of searching, sniffing, and being occupied.
Guinea pig hay → | Guinea pig hay racks → | Guinea pig food bowls → | Guinea pig herbs → | Playing & foraging →
DRD chooses: guinea pig food with a clear function
At DRD, we consider the role of guinea pig food in your animals' daily lives. An all-in-one kibble provides clarity. A grain-free diet is helpful when you want to pay conscious attention to composition. A natural mix offers more variety. Specialty food plays a specific role in particular situations.
This way, choosing guinea pig food becomes a logical decision rather than a gamble. You start by asking what your guinea pigs need and then choose the food that best suits their needs.
Checklist – choosing guinea pig food
✔ Choose food that is specifically intended for guinea pigs.
✔ Pay attention to vitamin C and store food in a dry, cool, and sealed place.
✔ Choose all-in-one kibble or pellets when you want to limit selective eating.
✔ Choose mixed or natural foods, especially when you can easily control what is eaten.
✔ Always combine guinea pig food with plenty of hay and a calm daily routine.
✔ Introduce new food gradually so your guinea pig can get used to it slowly.
Good to know
Introduce food changes gradually by mixing the new food with the old. Give snacks, herbs, and extras as supplements, not as the main food. Is your guinea pig suddenly eating less, not at all, or do you notice clearly different behavior? Then contact a veterinarian. With guinea pigs, a change in appetite is always something to take seriously.
FAQ – frequently asked questions about guinea pig food
What is the best guinea pig food?
The best guinea pig food suits your guinea pigs, their eating habits, and your daily routine. For many owners, all-in-one kibble or pellets are convenient because every kibble has the same composition. The basis always remains hay, supplemented with specialized guinea pig food.
Why does a guinea pig need special guinea pig food?
Guinea pigs cannot produce vitamin C themselves. Therefore, you must choose food that is specifically intended for guinea pigs. General rodent food is not the same and is not a good basis for guinea pigs.
What is Selective guinea pig food?
Selective guinea pig food is an all-in-one food where every kibble has the same composition. This is convenient for guinea pigs that are picky eaters or for owners who prefer to feed a manageable portion.
What is better: all-in-one guinea pig food or mixed guinea pig food?
All-in-one guinea pig food provides more clarity and limits selective eating. Mixed guinea pig food offers more variety in smell, taste, and texture, but requires you to closely monitor that your guinea pig isn't just eating the favorite pieces.
When should you choose grain-free guinea pig food?
Grain-free guinea pig food suits owners who consciously look at the composition. Even with grain-free food, the basics remain the same: plenty of hay, suitable guinea pig food, and a gradual introduction when switching.
How much guinea pig food do you give per day?
The correct amount depends on the food, age, condition, and situation of your guinea pig. Follow the guidelines on the packaging and always consider the total diet: hay, guinea pig food, vegetables, herbs, and extras combined.
How do you switch guinea pig food?
Switch gradually. First, mix a small amount of new food with the old food and build this up slowly. This way, your guinea pig can get used to the new smell, taste, and texture.
Can guinea pig food be left out all day?
Hay should be readily available. Guinea pig food is usually given as a measured portion. This way, you keep a better overview of what your guinea pig eats and prevent food from remaining open or dirty for unnecessarily long periods.
When do you use special feeding or force feeding?
Specialized food or force-feeding is used in special situations where targeted feeding may be necessary. If your guinea pig is not eating or is eating significantly less, contact a veterinarian and use this type of food according to appropriate advice.
✔ Guinea pig food, Selective, all-in-one pellets, grain-free food and natural guinea pig nutrition
✔ Clear guide for guinea pigs that eat neatly or are selective eaters
✔ Specialist since 2011, delivered from our own stock
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