Sugars
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Cavy Gazer
- Joined
- Aug 7, 2016
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Hi everyone!
I needed some help. I'm starting a small, local business of natural supplements for piggies!
I'm going to be drying herbs/plants in a way that keeps the nutritional value in while keeping it from perishing so quickly. I'm doing this because in my local area not many people have easy access to the herbs/weeds/plants that I use or will be using.
Obviously I'm not creating meals for them, only things to add.
I've been learning about nutritional plants for animals in Agricultural Science, and I'm aware that guinea pigs are modified mono-gastric, similar to horses. So I've based some of the information from that. I've also researched the nutritional values of each herb/plant.
My current mixes (please help me add or remove anything that is unnecessary or incorrect)
Pregnancy/Juvenile Mix (I do not agree with breeding, however some people end up with pregnant sows and may need supplements)
-Alfalfa (Calcium)
-Dandelion (Vit. C)
-Oats (Protein)
Weight Gain Mix
-Oats (Protein)
-Parsley (Protein/Vit C.)
I really appreciate all the help!
I needed some help. I'm starting a small, local business of natural supplements for piggies!
I'm going to be drying herbs/plants in a way that keeps the nutritional value in while keeping it from perishing so quickly. I'm doing this because in my local area not many people have easy access to the herbs/weeds/plants that I use or will be using.
Obviously I'm not creating meals for them, only things to add.
I've been learning about nutritional plants for animals in Agricultural Science, and I'm aware that guinea pigs are modified mono-gastric, similar to horses. So I've based some of the information from that. I've also researched the nutritional values of each herb/plant.
My current mixes (please help me add or remove anything that is unnecessary or incorrect)
Pregnancy/Juvenile Mix (I do not agree with breeding, however some people end up with pregnant sows and may need supplements)
-Alfalfa (Calcium)
-Dandelion (Vit. C)
-Oats (Protein)
Weight Gain Mix
-Oats (Protein)
-Parsley (Protein/Vit C.)
I really appreciate all the help!
