Are Carrot Tops Ok To Feed Guinea Pigs?

[Veggies Galore]

Dear All,

I am getting mixed messages about whether carrot tops (aka the green leaves) are OK to feed guinea pigs. What do people think?

 

[piggyfan]

I feed them!

 

[klee]

Yes I feed them. I think as if they are carrots so just feed them occasionally ( when I can get them)

 

[AbiS]

They LOVE them. I just give in small quantities though and if they have some I then don't give them carrot as well

 

[Elitah]

We give them to ours as well sometimes, they love them.

 

[Veggies Galore]

Thanks - I can't remember which website advised against and why. I have big plans for horticulture next year & intend to grow some carrots and celery - mainly for their leaves.
I was a bit worried that supermarket bought ones may have been sprayed with some insecticide . I have checked with my local supermarket and they say their carrots with tops are OK for guinea pigs to eat.

 

[Bekki]

Mine love them as do the rabbits

 

[Jerrybelly]

My father-in-law grows his own carrots and keeps the tops for our piggies

 

[sport_billy]

Just wanted to add they are high in Calcium so feed as you would any calcium high food, just every now and then.

 

[Dindypig]

Absolutely yes.

 

[funnehmare]

It's a yes here too! My rowdy lot love them and the bunnies go nuts too!

 

[Pearlsie 86]

Mine love them, whenever I go to the market I always ask for some carrot tops and they give me a bag for free!

 

[Veggies Galore]

Mine love them, whenever I go to the market I always ask for some carrot tops and they give me a bag for free!

We don't have a decent market near us. I've had to buy mine from Morrisons (with carrots attached ) but am going to have a go at growing some this year. Unfortunately, I don't have green fingers but I think it's worth having a go.