Hello, I googled it and found this, "Actually rose petals are healthy for your guinea to eat. Pet stores like Petsmart and Petco sell a brand called Kaytee, they have rose petals and rose buds in some of their products and they also have a treat that is nothing but rose petals. I wouldn't recommend picking roses unless you are positive that they have not been sprayed with pesticides. Always consult a vet before taking the choice to feed from items outside, sometimes cars can cause nasty pollutants to your plants and they could potentially be harmful".
http://www.answers.com/Q/Can_guinea_pigs_eat_rose_petals
Then I found this, "
Roses
Rose petals are edible and safe but they have no nutritional value. Strip the petals from the flower and serve. The darker roses have a sweeter taste and the white portion of the petals is bitter. Stems and leaves of roses can attract harmful insects and be sharp so it’s best to avoid those. Be certain no thorns accidentally fall into your guinea pig cage.
Rose hips can safely be enjoyed by your guinea pig as well. A rose hip is the base of the rose flower that produces a small fruit. Rose hips are high in Vitamin C but low in sugar and also include Vitamin A and B. All rose hips are edible but not all of them taste good.
There are many types of roses, but the ones with the best flavor are Rosa Canina, Rosa Rugosa Rubra, Hansa, Old Blush, and Dortmund. While some people might cook them before eating, cooking actually ruins any nutritional value your guinea pigs will get from this food. Serve rose hips to your guinea pigs raw.
If you’re not certain where your roses came from, don’t serve them to your guinea pigs. Some stores that sell roses use sprays to help them last longer and enhance color. It’s best to avoid unknown chemicals that might upset your guinea pigs’ stomachs. Also remember to wash and prepare anything you pick outside.
While these might seem like tasty treats, strawberries and roses can be good for your guinea pigs year round. Find ways to mix variety into your guinea pigs’ menu on a regular basis to keep things interesting and share the love beyond the holiday. Balancing nutrition for a healthy diet is key to a long life and lots of love from your cavies".
http://www.guineapigtoday.com/2012/02/14/valentines-foods-for-the-guinea-pigs-you-love/
This was good to read too. I love the Cavy blog and webpage. They have facebook too.
http://www.happycavy.com/guinea-pig-safe-edible-flowers/
KEY:
Yellow highlight = Calcium and other nutritional information could not be found.
All figures given as average amount in 100 grams (g).
FLOWERCALCIUMVITAMIN C
Anise (
Pimpinella anisum)
Astilbe
Aubretia
Bee Balm (Monarda)
Chamomile (
Anthemis nobilis)
Carnation (non-dyed or sprayed) – petals
Chrysanthemum (leaves)117.000 mg1.400 mg
Clover (
Trifollium repens or
Trifolium pratense)
Dandelion (
Teraxacum officinale) – leaves, stems, flowers, feed only once or twice per week187.000 mg35.000 mg
Daylilies
Field Violet / Wild Pansy (
Viola tricolor)
Hedge mustard (Sisymbrium officinale)
Lavender215.000 mg12.000 mg
Linden / Lime Tree (
Tilia cordata or
Tilia platyphyllos)
Marigold (caneldula;
Calendula officinalis) – leaves and flowers
Nasturtiums
Pansies – petals
Petunias
Phlox
Roses
Rose hips – wild169.000 mg426.000 mg
Speedwell
Squash blossoms – petals
Sweet violet
Vetch (
Vicia x)
Viola
Yarrow (Achllea millefolium)
Wild Chamomile (
Matricaria chammomilla)
