Mint leaves

[rhymer]

My Piggy George loves mint leaves from the plant in our garden. Should I stop him eating too many of them?
Are they bad for him?

 

[piggieminder]

I think like most foods they are okay in moderation. Spike and Peanut liked mint until I started growing it, now they turn their noses up and walk away!

 

[Claire W]

My two don't like mint

 

[funnehmare]

All of mine baring two love mint and will gorge on it given the opportunity lol

 

[Betsy]

My lot thought I was poisoning them when I gave them mint last year. Now they have decided they absolutely LOVE it!

 

[Guineautopia]

I tried it with mine once, sam took one look then backed away really slowly without turning his back on it. it was like if he moved too quick it may get him! Very funny.

 

[Flutterby]

We have mint growing outside and the piggies love it!

 

[LittleGems]

Great for pigs ,although mine doesnt like it !

 

[Merab]

Must try this when our mint grows again.

I love getting all these new good ideas for food from the forum.
My piggies thank you.

 

[Pigwhisperer]

Didn't know they could have it! We have it in a pot in our garden, otherwise it would take over the whole village. Will try them with it when we are home again. What about other herbs like lemon balm, chives, thyme, rosemary? We have lots in our garden.

 

[Lorcan]

Didn't know they could have it! We have it in a pot in our garden, otherwise it would take over the whole village. Will try them with it when we are home again. What about other herbs like lemon balm, chives, thyme, rosemary? We have lots in our garden.

They can have thyme as an occasional treat. Comet and Blitzen used to go nuts for it.

 

[Betsy]

I have Rosemary growing in my garden but I don't think they can have this? I'd love it if someone could clarify whether I am correct or not.

 

[Seven7]

My Finn will eat mint, basil, cilantro and parsley.
Lara has been trying but will sometimes allow these to dry in her cage.

 

[rhymer]

Thank you for your replies. George has only been allowed a leaf or two as a treat, but now I know it's ok he can have a bit more. He seems to love the mint leaves but not nuggets that are favoured with it.

 

[Reenie]

4 of mine love mint, and one hates it.

 

[guineagreekgods]

What about pineapple mint and orange mint?