Are these herbs ok?

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I bought these today, they were meant to be just for Archie but now they are for both. Are they ok for guinea pigs to eat?
Flat leafed parsley
British parsley
Orengano
Mint
Basil
 
Not sure on the mint or oregano but the rest are fine. :)
 
yep mint is fine, mine adore it! but oregano I would say not....a very strong woody herb :)
 
Burgess makes a guinea food with blackcurrant and oregano, so if they like it I shouldnt think there would be a problem.
 
mint definately fine as mine get those burgess sticks with mint in so must be ok if manufacterers use them?
 
I have heard of piggies being given oregano but don't quote me on that until I find further info!

The rest are absolutely fine.
 
Yes, there is. Just found confirmation that oregano is safe, feed in moderation as with similar herbs like mint, basil etc.

Whether the pigs enjoy fresh oregano is another matter, of course...
 
They can have oregano extract, in fact one of mine had it in the form of a liquid as a herbal remedy for the eimeria parasite! It is more the stems and the actual amount fed that may be questionable.

Perhaps more research is required? :))
 
I have marjoram growing in my garden does any one know if thats ok?
Claire
 
I feed all those herbs except oregano ... as others have said above, not sure about it.
 
i bought some rosemary yest for human consumption, offered a tiny bit to one of my pigs... the reaction was
Good God woman have you completley lost your marbles remove that foul smelling tuft away from my nosey this instant you vile woman and offer me some of that lush parlsey... begone now with your stifled laughter......
 
I witnessed a similar reaction to chives. One pig, Tuppy, would not go near the plate if so much as one blade of chives were on there. She would back up with her head high until I took every last bit away. It didn't matter if everything she adored was on the plate too, if she smelt the chives she would not go near any of it!
 
My girls absolutely love Parsley and Basil! They all go mad for it, especially basil!

I've started growing my own herbs, and I love the smell of basil.
 
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