Edible Fresh Food Parts. ?

[GP1881]

Hi there. Quick questions...
Can guinea pigs eat strawberry LEAVES?
Can they eat the stalk of bell peppers?
Thanks

 

[Wiebke]

Yes to strawberry leaves but no to pepper stalks; peppers are members of the nightshade family like tomaotes, potatoes etc.

 

[Deleted member 114675]

Yes to strawberry leaves but no to pepper stalks; peppers are members of the nightshade family like tomaotes, potatoes etc.

That's really interesting. Thanks for telling us Wiebke.

 

[archie_edith]

Yes to strawberry leaves but no to pepper stalks; peppers are members of the nightshade family like tomaotes, potatoes etc.

Does this mean not to feed tomato seeds as well then? I need more information on nightshade I have never heard that term before. I Shall do research.

 

[Wiebke]

Does this mean not to feed tomato seeds as well then? I need more information on nightshade I have never heard that term before. I Shall do research.

No tomato seeds are OK. It is just leaves and stalks that should not be eaten regularly.

 

[GP1881]

OMG! I'm so pleased I didn't feed the stalks from the peppers to my piggies! Would never have known that. Interesting! Could this information be added to the food list/guide, to warn others? Just a suggestion.

 

[Wiebke]

You can find strawberry greens listed as edible! As well as banana skins.

 

[GP1881]

Oops, sorry. I've read the list a few times, but didn't recall seeing them. Sorry.

 

[Deleted member 114675]

Oops, sorry. I've read the list a few times, but didn't recall seeing them. Sorry.

No need to apologise - it's better to ask than get it wrong .