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Peppa's Mama

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I heard a few places saying that piggies can have wild flowers? And which ones?
 
Not sure about wild flowers, unless you are thinking more long the line of grasses?
Mine quite like clover flowers on occasion, and dandelions too.
I forage a lot for my piggies, but mostly grasses and branches/leaves.

If you do decide to collect food for your guinea pigs you need to be careful, and be 100% certain that you know exactly what you are collecting.
Grasses and flowers can be particularly tricky, as it is often hard to know if they might be covered in urine from dogs or foxes which is toxic for guinea pigs.

The link below is helpful for tree branches, but again you need to be careful with certain trees (mainly fruit trees) as these are often sprayed which can also be dangerous for your piggies.
Guinea Pig food list
 
as well as various grasses mine enjoy Chickweed, Clover, Dandelions and Plantain. Check out photos online first if you are not sure what these weeds look like.
 
Janice C said:
as well as various grasses mine enjoy Chickweed, Clover, Dandelions and Plantain. Check out photos online first if you are not sure what these weeds look like.
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Thank You so much! That helps a lot!
 
Swissgreys said:
Not sure about wild flowers, unless you are thinking more long the line of grasses?
Mine quite like clover flowers on occasion, and dandelions too.
I forage a lot for my piggies, but mostly grasses and branches/leaves.

If you do decide to collect food for your guinea pigs you need to be careful, and be 100% certain that you know exactly what you are collecting.
Grasses and flowers can be particularly tricky, as it is often hard to know if they might be covered in urine from dogs or foxes which is toxic for guinea pigs.

The link below is helpful for tree branches, but again you need to be careful with certain trees (mainly fruit trees) as these are often sprayed which can also be dangerous for your piggies.
Guinea Pig food list
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Yes, I would be growing them in pot along with my Herb garden. I jus wanted to get an idea so that I can start it asap! She LOVES parsley, like a LOT! I only give her limited amounts though. That's why I was asking cuz I want her "salads" to be fun & delicious for her to enjoy!
 
Oh ok....see I'm in lame USA lol I'll research it! Thank You so much for the help! I'm sure I'll be asking more questions hehe until then!
 
So then I found these....these are the Dandelion flowers? Can they eat the flower itself? Or jus the green clover leaves? Both?

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Peppa's Mama said:
So then I found these....these are the Dandelion flowers? Can they eat the flower itself? Or jus the green clover leaves? Both?

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Can’t imagine having to buy Dandelions as they grow everywhere in Scotland! They do occasionally eat the flowers but prefer the leaves particularly the newly grown small ones!
Clover leaves and the flowers are readily eaten!
 
I also found these clover pictures. Same questions...eat flower? Clover leaves? both?

Also which of these can they have? Are the two white ones the same? Can they eat purpley stuff too?

Just want to be 100% sure....don't want to accidentally give a poisonous one!
 
Peppa's Mama said:
I also found these clover pictures. Same questions...eat flower? Clover leaves? both?

Also which of these can they have? Are the two white ones the same? Can they eat purpley stuff too?

Just want to be 100% sure....don't want to accidentally give a poisonous one!
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Hold on...lot the pic!
 
Janice C said:
Can’t imagine having to buy Dandelions as they grow everywhere in Scotland! They do occasionally eat the flowers but prefer the leaves particularly the newly grown small ones!
Clover leaves and the flowers are readily eaten![/QUOT


They grow wild here in California too. But I only thought of buying because I live in they city & there's lots of dogs. Just don't want to take the chance. So perfect that answers my question Thank a ton!
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Janice C said:
Either colour of Clover is fine! Just as with any weed make sure they are well rinsed in case of dog or fox pee! At least with Fox you can smell it a mile away!
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Janice C said:
as well as various grasses mine enjoy Chickweed, Clover, Dandelions and Plantain. Check out photos online first if you are not sure what these weeds look like.
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Sweet! Thanks!
Janice C said:
as well as various grasses mine enjoy Chickweed, Clover, Dandelions and Plantain. Check out photos online first if you are not sure what these weeds look like.
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They can eat the Chamomile flower? Or jus they leaves?
 
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