Can piggie's eat beansprouts?

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I have got a load of beansprouts and was wondering if piggies could eat them? :) thanks
 
Hi yes i am quite sure they can eat bean sprouts - But ill double check for you in 1 minute ok O0
 
Guinea pigs need lots of vitamin C in their diet and this should be supplemented daily with a good selection of fruit and vegetables, a list of recommended ones are below.

-Spring greens (high in vitamin C)
-Kale (only occasionally because of high calcium content)
-Cabbage
-Carrot tops
-Parsley (very high in vitamin C)
-Spinach (only occasionally because of high calcium content)
-Coriander
-Carrots (small amounts only. If given in excess can cause liver problems)
-Basil
-Cauliflower (the stalk and leaves are the best bit)
-Broccoli
-Red chard
-Cucumber
-Celery
-Apples
-Sprouting broccoli
-Melon (including skins, no seeds)
-Tomatoes (not the leaves)
-Bean sprouts :D
-Runner beans (including leaves)
-Sprouts and sprout stalks
-Lettuce (small quantities as an occasional treat only)
-Mint
-Turnips
-Swede
-Hard pears
-Watercress
-Corn on the cob (including the green skins)
-Dandelions
-Grass

I could go on forever suggesting fruit and vegetables, it is a good idea to vary what you give them on a daily basis so that they don’t get bored. Never give your guinea pig rhubarb or potatoe peelings.
 
Thank you for replying so quickly! O0 My piggies will be getting some tasty fresh beansprouts :D ;D Thanks also for the list. :D
 
Hi its fine - If you wanna see my piggys visit my site ! :smitten:
 
Watercress - So they can eat that without me limiting it? It's just that I've been offering 3 veggies a day (they don't like fruit) I wasn't sure Watercress was a bit like lettuce. They dont' like carrots anymore but like carrot juice, I've odd piggies.

If anyone know if I can give the large watercress without limiting it then let me know! :)

Thanks,

Louise
:)
 
Wash watercress very thoroughly it often has a parasite called Liver Fluke on it. In people it can cause bladder problems- no idea about guineas though...
 
Thanks, thats what I do with the lettuce about twice a week. As my boys are fussy I'm looking for something I can give daily. I'll keep trying, I'm bound to come across something they love! :)

Louise
:)
 
SunshineAndTwinkle said:
Watercress - So they can eat that without me limiting it? It's just that I've been offering 3 veggies a day (they don't like fruit) I wasn't sure Watercress was a bit like lettuce. They dont' like carrots anymore but like carrot juice, I've odd piggies.

If anyone know if I can give the large watercress without limiting it then let me know! :)

Thanks,

Louise
:)
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HIYA, HOW DO YOU GIVE PIGGIES VEGGIE JUICES? ? I DIDN'T KNOW YOU COULD. :o
 
The liver fluke - fasciola- found in watercress can infect any species.,but the commercially grown watercress is less likely to be infected than wild cress.It is advisable to thoroughly wash all veggies before giving them to the pigs.

My piggies do like watercress anyway.
 
My pigs love watercress! Tend to give it 3-4 times a wheek.

Here's a tip tho, I discovered something called Pea shoots in Sainsbury's last week. Is in the salad greens sections, looks a bit like water cress. My piggies absolutely LOVE it! :D :D
 
After reading this thread I gave the girls beansprouts for the first time today,they loved them :)
 
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