growing from seed

[Herbs&Spice]

Hi everyone,
I heard on you tube on a guinea pig rescue site that guinea pigs like Borage. I must at admit i had never heard of it. Any way i bought some seeds ,didn't take to long to grow,piggies loved it. The bees love it too. Going to plant some more. Stay safe everyone.

 

[Siikibam]

Do you mean forage? It’s things like blackberry leaves, dandelions, hawthorn, cow parsley etc.

 

[CrestedPiggies]

Ooh we have borage in our garden, never thought of giving it to the pigs though

 

[Piggies&buns]

It seems borage is high in calcium and therefore should only be given sparingly. It is however on our ‘questionable/lack of information’ list. There may well be further information on it since this list was compiled though.

Edible And Forbidden Veg And Fruit List With Vitamin C Grading

 

[Herbs&Spice]

Hi,
I have just looked up Borage is high in calcium but surely if you only give them it occasionally it wouldn't be so bad. Unless you have a piggie on a low calcium diet.My piggies love it but it will be as a treat.

 

[Bill & Ted]

Aw, Borage, yes it’s a lovely hairy plant with blue/purple flowers. It self seeds around hedgerows and gardens. Everything in moderation will be fine! I like to give them as many different tastes as possible, will look out for it