caribear
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Cavy Slave
- Joined
- Feb 13, 2007
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- Joined
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- 200
Thanks Ly&Pigs. That is very informative. I may put it as a favorite of mine for quick reference.
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I know cavies can have basil and mint, but can they have herbs like yucca, No
meadowsweet, No
vervain, No
valerian root, No
chamomile No
chives? Yes in moderation, only the green tops, at most once or twice per week
Also can they have
garlic NO
grapes Yes, one or two per pig no more than once or twice per week
grape seed extract? No
Thanks, private message me if you find out.I am saying no to most of these until I can research to see if they are safe. I don't know much about many of the first group except chives but garlic and grape seed extract are definate no's.
I'd have to look it up.bsteph said:My dh came home from the farmer's market with pea leaves/greens. Are these safe for cavies? There are a few blossoms too. Are these ok?
Escarole is a type of endive. There are two types of endives-narrow-leaved endive called curly endive and the broad-leaved endive which is often called escarole. On the USDA database, I've found info for endive but it doesn't state which endive. There is no info for "escarole".Again, any info on Escarole for my GL calculator?
Is that 1 part calcium to 10 parts phosphorus? If so that is extremely high so it would be better to feed them as a veryyyyy rare treat (once every couple of months) in very small amounts or not at all.Anyway, the problem that I thought I found was that the Ca ratio was of the order of 1:10 which, from all I have read on this forum, is not OK so I didn't feed them.
They are averages. Not only do they not test every variety of vegetable and fruit, but there are differences in the contents of veggies/fruits dependant upon where they are grown, the soil content, fertalizers used, insectisides used, amount of sunlight, etc.The values on the USDA database can only be averages because they can't test every different variety of any vegetable.
Is that 1 part calcium to 10 parts phosphorus? If so that is extremely high so it would be better to feed them as a veryyyyy rare treat (once every couple of months) in very small amounts or not at all.
You're correct. They could be fed as a once in a great while treat though.I thought that was too high to make it worth feeding when there are so many other things they can have that have a more balanced ratio.
Escarole is a type of endive. There are two types of endives-narrow-leaved endive called curly endive and the broad-leaved endive which is often called escarole. On the USDA database, I've found info for endive but it doesn't state which endive. There is no info for "escarole".
Based on a 100gram serving size:
Sugar- 0.25 grams
Calcium- 52mg
Phosphorus- 28mg
Vit. C- 6.5mg
Vit. A- 108mcg
Oxalic Acid- 110mg
I'd have to do research on these to see if they are safe or not.Does anyone have any information about sour grass or wild mustard for cavies?
The dominant boar may not be issuing orders but may just be taking what he wants from the other boar when veggie time comes. Sometimes it helps to put separate piles of veggies in the cage and a pile on each end of the cage.Can boar number one issue orders to boar number two telling him not to eat something number one wants?
Snow peas fall under Peas, edible podded. Just follow the guidelines of how often to feed them in the amount suggested on the charts.Ok, I know peas/pea pods are ok *if I read this right*, But what about Sno Peas.