Treats Home-made guinea pig treats?

I think that sounds amazing, as I've been looking for a treat type food to try and teach tricks p), but nothing's been safe. Can't wait to see answers, and if it is safe (don't see why it wouldn't be), I will be making it as soon as I get home!

The only thing I can see that might be 'wrong' would be because you bake them, but I'm no expert... so we'll have to see an answer from one. lol All my guys like crunchy things, and I'd make these for them if they're okay, too.

I'll be keeping an eye on this one to see how Ly weighs in. I think this could be the start of something big!

They sound great! But I don't think they are supposed to eat baked foods, even if what is in it is nutritious ? I'm also waiting to see what Ly says.

Okay so after reading the replies I went and tried them without baking and they still liked them. We used the same ingredients we also made a fruit treat then a veggie treat, so we have the sweet and savory thing going. I called that number to get like a trademark thing so if this works out I can like be the owner of a Homemade guinea pig treats company that is actually good and safe. Okay but anyways, You do all the things in the recipe...Now if you put them in the chill chest and roll them into little piggy meatballs I call them, Its kind of like them cookies that are balls, you know what I mean>?
But they Loved them. So now they are not baked still good, and still somthing fun. As long as you chill the dough before using cookie cutters, they hold the shape and still is fun to decorate with pellets? Im pretty proud of myself. But personally I dont think it hurts them to be baked. I called a few exotic vets and asked them and they said they see no harm in it, and they wanted me to send them a batch or two. I also think this is a good idea for my two friends who have rescues. Im trying to get Jul's and Crystal to set up tables somewhere, and I would set up my Piggy Agility Course and have the treats there, and make cozies and cuddle cups to sell, and this could really be a help to the rescues. Okay Im going shopping for produce. Let me know what everyone thinks that trys it. I do know someone did try it and I guess because of altitude in their state they used less fruit or something. Just eyeball it basically. WE all know what cookie dough should feel like. So go with that.
I think Im going to make alot of piggies like me even ones that arent mine.

wow i want to try this

Yeah, I was wondering if you could still use them without baking them. I deffinitely will be making these when I adopt my guinea pigs!

I'll give it a try! Thanks!

I think they are fine but 2 fruits in it may be a bit much. Try it with either apple or pear (or another fruit). I don't think baking them would hurt it since they are made from oxbow pellets.

How often are you giving them?

Yay! Ly says okay! I'll give it a try next time I make my veggie run! Thanx!

Thanks Ly. I am going to market theese things. I have alot of permission to get my lawyer said. But its more or less good to go with the patent office. Now, I have legal hoops to go through as far as permission to use a certain brand name of pellets, but for now everything is fine.
So I suggest that theese are treats and should be given as treats. Just because they have pellets in them, they should not replace the daily fruits and veggies and pellets and hay. I would give one for good behavior or for doing a trick, or for having a good floor time. Depends on the size of pig. If you use the soda bottle cap off a 2 liter bottle, I would say one treat for a small pig who is 1-2 pounds. And for my hefty boys I just adopted who are almost 4 pounds Maybe 2 treats. Once the piggies learn that they are going to get theese when they do good, you'll see them doing whatever trick they do, for example: Cookie will start doing circles as soon as he see's the piggy shaped tray with the treats on them. He knows right away what to do, in case there is a treat on that tray. I tried to make them with the following pureed ingredients and they have all tasted good. Pears, Peaches, Blueberries, Apples, Oranges, Celery, Bell Peppers of all colors, Cilantro, Parsley, Mint, grapefruit is a good one, watermelon without seeds, cucumber, squashes, carrot (but dont use alot of carrot since they are limited in how many they can eat at a time).and a few others. I think that rescues should make theese to sell to people with guinea pigs as a fundraiser or something like that. I hope I gave everyone a helpful idea. But do remember it should be the consistancy of cookie dough. If its too runny add more pellet "flour"(it has consistancy of flour when blended down. I hope your little piggies enjoy.
You can also Make a loaf in a small bread loaf pan if you have alot of piggies. Then you can freeze it, or keep it in the fridge and cut a small hunk off when they are good. However you do it and whatever shape, your pigs will love it!
If you like this recipe you'll love all my other ideas. If you want any other recipies for cool things to make for your piggies get in touch with me.
Thank You!

Question. How long are they good for just straight out of the oven, not frozen or anything? I mean, I don't know how I'd tell if they started going bad....

Since its been so humid, I store mine in the fridge. If you leave them out during the fall/winter on a plate or in a sealed container I would say 6 days. If you refridgerate them, a week to two weeks. If you used little chunks of fruit in the cookies, they only last 2 days because of spoiling. That is why I tried it with pureed fruits and veggies. You really have to eyeball everything when you make it. HOpe this helps. Plus the piggies think its neat when you give them a chilled treat...
Also try this, I made them little Pureed fruit and veggie slushie treats. Just freeze the puree. You can use ring molds as well when you freeze. Just dont do it solid as an ice cube or they could choke. Your mamma always said dont chew on ice cubes. So I made it as a slushie for them. Great on theese hot days, okay'd by the vet for them. And something great with this extremely hot weather we have been having. HOpe this helps. I have about 33 ideas right now just for things to make for the pigs, more to come soon.