I've heard that giving alfalfa hay can be bad for a guinea pig. That is the kind I give to my guinea pig, but I've only had her for two days. Should I get another kind of hay? Will it hurt her?

Alfalfa hay should not be given to adult guinea pigs (with the exception of pregnant females). It's too high in calcium for the average pig, and can lead to the formation of bladder stones, which have to be surgically removed or your guinea pig could die.

Grass hays (such as timothy or orchardgrass) are fine for every day forage. Alfalfa hay is only appropriate as an every day food for baby pigs (up to 6 months of age) and pregnant females (who need the extra calcium because of the babies).

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