can guinea pigs eat red cabbage ?

[tinso]

hi i have made a coleslaw today using red cabbage can guinea pigs eat the outside leaves of red cabbage

 

[LyndsayRDH]

Yes, but too much may cause gas or other digestive disturbances. Just be sure to only give 1 leaf per pig and only 2 times a week. However, this is the general caution you will hear. My pigs have never had a problem with the cabbage or any other leafy veggie.

 

[tinso]

thanks fo that i have given my piggies green cabbage before but not red so i will see if they like it

 

[madmush]

Hi! I gave my boys some mixed salad as a treat this week. They ate the red cabbage but I don't think I was the most popular person in the world! :-\

I shan't be doing that anytime soon!

 

[LyndsayRDH]

Red cabbage is better than green cabbage as far as nutrition. My pigs eat both, just not everyday, but they prefer red. Some people feed their pigs cabbage, others don't. Some feel it causes diarrhea and gas. I think it depends on the pig. I have never had a problem. Feed only in small amounts and tops 2 times a week. Don't feed it if your pigs have any changes from normal digestion.