Can Piggies Eat Rose Petals

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Yes, they can as far as I know, but I wouldn't feed too many at once.
 
I have read they can eat the petals, leaves and rose hips. Unsure about rosehips as in my other thread though.
 
as long as they have not been sprayed with anything then yes they are perfectly safe
 
My piggies love rose hips,vitamin C.Even my dogs like to pick them off the bushes!
 
Here is what I found. It even answers my question.
Rose petals are edible and safe but they have no nutritional value. Strip the petals from the flower and serve. The darker roses have a sweeter taste and the white portion of the petals is bitter. Stems and leaves of roses can attract harmful insects and be sharp so it’s best to avoid those. Be certain no thorns accidentally fall into your guinea pig cage.

Rose hips can safely be enjoyed by your guinea pig as well. A rose hip is the base of the rose flower that produces a small fruit. Rose hips are high in Vitamin C but low in sugar and also include Vitamin A and B. All rose hips are edible but not all of them taste good.

There are many types of roses, but the ones with the best flavor are Rosa Canina, Rosa Rugosa Rubra, Hansa, Old Blush, and Dortmund. While some people might cook them before eating, cooking actually ruins any nutritional value your guinea pigs will get from this food. Serve rose hips to your guinea pigs raw.

If you’re not certain where your roses came from, don’t serve them to your guinea pigs. Some stores that sell roses use sprays to help them last longer and enhance color. It’s best to avoid unknown chemicals that might upset your guinea pigs’ stomachs. Also remember to wash and prepare anything you pick outside.
 
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Here is what I found. It even answers my question.
Rose petals are edible and safe but they have no nutritional value. Strip the petals from the flower and serve. The darker roses have a sweeter taste and the white portion of the petals is bitter. Stems and leaves of roses can attract harmful insects and be sharp so it’s best to avoid those. Be certain no thorns accidentally fall into your guinea pig cage.

Rose hips can safely be enjoyed by your guinea pig as well. A rose hip is the base of the rose flower that produces a small fruit. Rose hips are high in Vitamin C but low in sugar and also include Vitamin A and B. All rose hips are edible but not all of them taste good.

There are many types of roses, but the ones with the best flavor are Rosa Canina, Rosa Rugosa Rubra, Hansa, Old Blush, and Dortmund. While some people might cook them before eating, cooking actually ruins any nutritional value your guinea pigs will get from this food. Serve rose hips to your guinea pigs raw.

If you’re not certain where your roses came from, don’t serve them to your guinea pigs. Some stores that sell roses use sprays to help them last longer and enhance color. It’s best to avoid unknown chemicals that might upset your guinea pigs’ stomachs. Also remember to wash and prepare anything you pick outside.
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Thank you! Now that is good information :) My piggy is going to LOOOVVVEE this!
 
I have given my piggy a couple of rose hips but she has not touched them. I will see tomorrow to see if she eats any through the night. :)
 
Well, I gave my piggy rose hips off hte rose bush last night and all she has done is move them about. :)
 
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