Burgess Excel Guinea Pig Nuggets with Blackcurrant and Oregano 1.5kg

Burgess Excel Guinea Pig Nuggets with Blackcurrant and Oregano 1.5kg

Burgess Excel Guinea Pig Nuggets with Blackcurrant and Oregano are a complementary guinea pig food that is high in fibre and Vitamin C and rich in nutrients. They help maintain good digestive health and prevent selective feeding. Suitable for guinea pigs of all ages, this 1.5 kg bag is a flavourful addition to a hay-based diet for South African cavy keepers.

Burgess created this flavour variety because its original Excel Tasty Nuggets for Guinea Pigs proved so popular. This version adds blackcurrant and oregano, a combination guinea pigs love. Each nugget is uniform, so every mouthful delivers the same balance of fibre, vitamins and minerals. Your guinea pig cannot pick out favourite pieces and leave the rest, which can happen with muesli-style mixes.

Key Benefits

• Naturally high in Beneficial Fibre (36%): supports the high-fibre diet that guinea pigs, as true fibrevores, are built for.
• Prevents selective feeding: the single-nugget format means your pet eats a consistent, complete mouthful every time.
• High levels of protected Vitamin C: an important daily nutrient for guinea pigs.
• Contains a natural prebiotic: included to support digestive health.
• Fortified with vitamins and minerals: formulated to support healthy eyes, skin and coat.
• Natural antioxidants: added to support the immune system.
• Delicious blackcurrant: provides extra flavour that encourages eager eating.
• Oregano: included to help ease stress and aid digestion.

How to Use

Use these nuggets as part of The Excel Feeding Plan, alongside hay, grass and fresh greens rather than instead of them. Follow these feeding tips for a balanced routine:

• Good-quality hay and/or grass should make up the majority of your guinea pigs' diet. It should be available at all times.
• Offer a small amount of leafy greens each day.
• Always make sure fresh, clean water is available. This is especially important during hot South African summers.
• Monitor your guinea pigs' weight regularly so they stay at a healthy weight.
• Talk to your vet for further information on your guinea pigs' diet.

Switching from a muesli-style food: If you currently feed a muesli-style mix, move your guinea pigs gradually onto a hay and nugget-based feeding plan over 14 to 28 days. Slowly reduce the amount of muesli and increase the proportion of nuggets until the nuggets have completely replaced the mix.

Dosage

Feed your fibrevore an egg cup full of Excel Tasty Nuggets every day as part of The Excel Feeding Plan.

Suitable For

• All guinea pigs of all ages.
• Owners who want to maintain good digestive health in their guinea pigs.
• Guinea pigs that tend to selectively feed on mixed foods.
• Keepers moving away from muesli-style diets towards a hay and nugget-based plan.

Specifications

• Brand: Burgess Excel
• Type: complementary food for guinea pigs
• Format: nuggets
• Flavour: blackcurrant and oregano
• Beneficial Fibre: 36%
• Key nutrients: protected Vitamin C, natural prebiotic, vitamins, minerals and natural antioxidants

What's Included

• 1 x Burgess Excel Guinea Pig Nuggets with Blackcurrant and Oregano, 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can these nuggets replace hay in my guinea pig's diet?
No. This is a complementary food. Good-quality hay and/or grass should make up the majority of the diet and be available at all times, with the nuggets fed alongside.

How much should I feed each day?
Feed an egg cup full of nuggets per guinea pig every day as part of The Excel Feeding Plan. Also provide a small amount of leafy greens and constant fresh, clean water.

How do I switch my guinea pigs from a muesli mix?
Transition over 14 to 28 days. Gradually reduce the muesli and increase the nuggets until the nuggets have fully replaced the mix.

Are they suitable for young or older guinea pigs?
Yes. Burgess Excel states these nuggets are suitable for all guinea pigs of all ages. Keep an eye on your pets' weight to make sure they stay healthy.

Why do they contain blackcurrant and oregano?
Blackcurrant adds extra flavour that guinea pigs love. Oregano is included to help ease stress and aid digestion.

How much fibre and Vitamin C do the nuggets provide?
They are naturally high in Beneficial Fibre at 36% and contain high levels of protected Vitamin C. Natural prebiotics and antioxidants are also included to support digestion and the immune system.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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