Can Guinea Pigs eat Locust Beans?
No they can’t eat them unfortunately.
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Can Guinea Pigs eat Locust Beans?
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Can Guinea Pigs eat Lucky Charms?
Lucky Charms is a brand of cereal produced by the General Mills food company since 1964.
The cereal consists of toasted oat pieces and multi-colored marshmallow shapes (“marbits” or marshmallow bits).
The label features a leprechaun mascot, Lucky, animated in commercials.
The marshmallows are meant to represent Lucky’s magical charms, each with their own special meaning or “power.”
The following are explanations of the permanent marshmallows:
- Hearts – power to bring things to life
- Shooting Stars – power to fly
- Horseshoes – power to speed things up
- Clovers – luck, but you will never know what kind of luck you will get
- Blue Moons – power of invisibility
- Rainbows – instantaneous travel from place to place
- Balloons – power to make things float
- Hourglass – power to control time (source)
Can Guinea Pigs eat Lucky Charms?
No they can’t unfortunately. They are too sweet for them to eat.
There are better breakfast cereals for them to eat, if you so wish to feed them cereal.
Plain cereals such as cornflakes or shredded wheat are better for them to nibble at.
For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list
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Can G|uinea Pigs Eat Marjoram?
Marjoram is a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial herb or undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavors.
In some Middle Eastern countries, marjoram is synonymous with oregano, and there the names sweet marjoram and knotted marjoram are used to distinguish it from other plants of the genus Origanum.
It is also called pot marjoram, although this name is also used for other cultivated species of Origanum.
Marjoram is used for seasoning soups, stews, dressings, and sauces. (source)
Can guinea pigs eat marjoram?
They can eat it in small amounts.
Make sure it is washed thoroughly before you feed it to them. They may not like it thought due to its pungent taste.
For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.
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Can Guinea Pigs eat Millet?
Millets are major food sources in arid and semiarid regions of the world and feature in the traditional cuisine of many others.
Millet porridge is a traditional food in Russian, German, and Chinese сuisines.
In Russia, it is eaten sweet (with milk and sugar added at the end of the cooking process) or savory with meat or vegetable stews.
The Chinese eat it without milk or sugar, frequently with beans, sweet potato, and/or various types of squash.
In Germany, it is also eaten sweet, boiled in water with apples added during the boiling process and honey added during the cooling process.
Can Guinea Pigs eat Millet?
Let’s take a look at their nutritional data and find out more.
In particular, its acidic, water, sugar, salt, phosphorus, and calcium data is of most interest as far as guinea pigs are concerned.
Energy 1,582 kJ (378 kcal)
Carbohydrates
72.8 g
Dietary fiber 8.5 g
Fat
4.2 g
Saturated 0.7 g
Monounsaturated 0.8 g
Polyunsaturated
omega‑3
omega‑6
2.1 g
0.1 g
2.0 g
Protein
11.0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine (B1) (37%) 0.42 mg
Riboflavin (B2) (24%) 0.29 mg
Niacin (B3) (31%) 4.72 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5) (17%) 0.85 mg
Vitamin B6 (29%) 0.38 mg
Folate (B9) (21%) 85 μg
Vitamin C (0%) 0 mg
Vitamin K (1%) 0.9 μg
Minerals
Calcium (1%) 8 mg
Iron (23%) 3.0 mg
Magnesium (32%) 114 mg
Manganese (76%) 1.6 mg
Phosphorus (41%) 285 mg
Potassium (4%) 195 mg
Sodium (0%) 5 mg
Zinc (18%) 1.7 mg
Other constituents
Water 8.7 g
Copper 0.8 mg
Selenium 2.7 µg
source wikipedia
As you can see, millet contains quite a bit of water, a hint of sodium, a huge amount of acidic content and phophorus plus a little fat.
This means that millet is not a good food for them to eat.
If they were to eat one or two millet pellets, then they would be fine, but it is not something that should be fed to a guinea pig puposely.
Its acidic and phosphorus content may make a guinea pig unwell if they eat it.
Seeds are not great for guinea pigs
Seeds are never good for guinea pigs to eat due to their high acidic content.
They also usually have a high fat content, but on this occasion millet doesn’t.
So in general, seeds are a food to avoid feeding guinea pigs.
What should they eat instead?
Instead, stick to feeding guinea pigs a good diet of guinea pig mix, a good hay such as meadow or timothy, backed up by regular portions of suitable veggies and fruit.
They will enjoy it a whole lot more.
For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.
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can guinea pigs eat plantain leaves?
can guinea pigs eat plantain leaves?
yes they can eat them
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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Mini Sweet Peppers?
We know that bell peppers are fantastic for guinea pigs. In fact they’re one of the best veggies that a guinea pig can have because of their high vitamin c content.
But there other types of peppers that exist that are very similar. They are mini sweet peppers which are ever similar to bell peppers but as the name suggests, they are smaller.
They tend to come in red, yellow, and orange colors but the other difference is that they don’t have any seeds.
They are often used in culinary dishes and are very popular both sold in supermarkets and grown in gardens worldwide.
So if we can eat them, can guinea pigs eat sweet mini peppers, and if so how much of them can they eat?
Can guinea pigs eat sweet mini peppers?
They have very similar nutritional data to bell peppers and are fine for guinea pigs to eat.
However, they can’t eat hot chili peppers as they will hurt them if eaten. So do take care which type of red pepper you do feed to your guinea pigs.
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Can guinea pigs eat scrambled eggs?
Can guinea pigs eat scrambled eggs?
Unfortunately, they cant eat them. Eggs are not good for guinea pigs to eat and will make them unwell. They should be avoided as a food to be feeding them.
For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list
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Can guinea pigs eat shelled peanuts?
Can guinea pigs eat shelled peanuts?
Unfortunately, they cant eat them as part of a regular diet and preferably not at all. Peanuts are too high in fat, acidic content and sugar for guinea pigs to eat and will hurt their stomachs if they consume them.
If they have the occasional one or two, they will be fine for them to eat, but nothing more than that. They should be deshelled before you feed a peanut to them.
For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.
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Can guinea pigs eat sliced almonds?
Can guinea pigs eat sliced almonds? Unfortunately, they can’t eat them. Almonds are high in fat, sugar, and acidic content and so should be avoided as a regular part of their diet. If they have the occasional one or two, they will be fine. But they shouldn’t eat anything more than that. For more foods … Continue reading Can guinea pigs eat sliced almonds?
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Can guinea pigs eat smoothies?
A smoothie (occasionally spelled smoothee or smoothy) is a thick beverage made from blended raw fruit or vegetables with other ingredients such as water, ice, or sweeteners. (source)
can guinea pigs eat smoothies?
Unfortunately, they are too much for their stomachs. Smoothies are made from many fruits crushed together. They are great for humans to eat and drink, but for a guinea pig they are just too much.
They can only have a little fruit each day as most fruits are high in sugar.
So steer clear of feeding smoothies to guinea pigs, no matter how good an idea it sounds.
For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.
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Can guinea pigs eat snails?
can guinea pigs eat snails?
No, they can’t eat them, unfortunately. They are not good for guinea pigs to eat, mainly because you just don’t know what bacteria they contain. The shell is also not good for them to eat as throats cannot handle swallowing sharp objects
Guinea pigs are also not keen on eating live insects and will generally steer clear of eating them.
For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat check out our guinea pig food list
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Can guinea pigs eat prawn crackers?
Can guinea pigs eat prawn crackers?
Unfortunately, they are not good for them as they are high in fat.
Becuase of the way they are cooked, they just shouldn’t be fed to guinea pigs.
For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.
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Can guinea pigs eat pringles?
Can guinea pigs eat pringles? They are not good for them, unfortunately. They are high in salt and should be avoided as a food for them. If they were to nibble at them, they would be fine but they shouldn’t be purposely be fed to guinea pigs. For more foods that guinea pigs can and … Continue reading Can guinea pigs eat pringles?
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Can guinea pigs eat rice cakes?
Can guinea pigs eat rice cakes?
They can nibble them without a problem as long as they are plain rice cakes with no additives like salt or flavors. However, they provide no nutritional value for guinea pigs.
For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.
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can guinea pigs eat rubber?
Can guinea pigs eat rubber?
As a food obviously no, but if they happen to nibble it they will be fine. They are more likely to try and chew it to grind their teeth on it if they find it in their cage.
However, it is not the most satisfying material for them to grind their teeth on and they would prefer something more solid such as wood or chewing and eating hay.
For more things that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.
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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Sharon Fruit?
Sharon fruit are also called persimmons.
They are eaten fresh, dried, raw, or cooked.
When eaten fresh, they are usually eaten whole like an apple in bite-size slices and may be peeled. One way to consume ripe Sharon fruit, which may have a soft texture, is to remove the top leaf with a paring knife and scoop out the flesh with a spoon.
Riper persimmons can also be eaten by removing the top leaf, breaking the fruit in half, and eating from the inside out.
The flesh ranges from firm to mushy, and, when firm owing to being unripe, has an apple-like crunch.
They are completely inedible until they are fully ripe.
Can guinea pigs eat Sharon fruit?
Let’s take a look at their nutritional data and find out more.
In particular, their acidic, water, sugar, fat, salt, calcium and phosphorus data is of most interest as far as guinea pigs are concerned.
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 293 kJ (70 kcal)
Carbohydrates
18.59 g
Sugars 12.53 g
Dietary fiber 3.6 g
Fat
0.19 g
Protein
0.58 g
Vitamins
Vitamin A equiv.
beta-Carotene
lutein zeaxanthin
(10%) 81 μg
(2%) 253 μg
834 μg
Thiamine (B1) (3%) 0.03 mg
Riboflavin (B2) (2%) 0.02 mg
Niacin (B3) (1%) 0.1 mg
Vitamin B6 (8%) 0.1 mg
Folate (B9) (2%) 8 μg
Choline (2%) 7.6 mg
Vitamin C (9%) 7.5 mg
Vit E (5%) 0.73 mg
Vitamin K (2%) 2.6 μg
Minerals
Calcium (1%) 8 mg
Iron (1%) 0.15 mg
Magnesium (3%) 9 mg
Manganese (17%) 0.355 mg
Phosphorus (2%) 17 mg
Potassium (3%) 161 mg
Sodium (0%) 1 mg
Zinc (1%) 0.11 mg
source wikipedia
As you can see, Sharon fruit contains a hint of salt and fat, calcium, quite a lot of acidic content and sugar.
This means that guinea pigs can eat Sharon fruit but only in small amounts. They are just too acidic and sweet to be eaten regularly. So they are a nice treat for guinea pigs to eat.
A few pieces once a week is sufficient for them to back up their regular diet of hay, water, veggies and guinea pig mix/nuggets.
How should sharon fruit be eaten by guinea pigs?
Sharon fruit are eaten fresh, dried, and raw.
When eaten fresh, they are usually eaten whole like an apple in bite-size slices, and may be peeled.
Those that have a soft texture may not be as appealing to guinea pigs
Riper sharon fruit may be more appealing for them.
Just remove the top leaf, break the fruit into small pieces which are easy for them to consume.
They will prefer smaller pieces that they can easily manage.
Before feeding to them, make sure that it is washed thoroughly so any bacteria is removed for your piggies.
For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.
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Can guinea pigs eat snap peas?
Can guinea pigs eat snap peas?
They can eat them in small amounts, but not too much.
For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.
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Can guinea pigs eat squash seeds?
Can guinea pigs eat squash seeds? They cant eat them at all, unfortunately. Guinea pigs are unable to eat any kind of seed as they are mainly high in fat, and a risk to guinea pigs to eat because of possible choking. For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our … Continue reading Can guinea pigs eat squash seeds?
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Can guinea pigs eat sugar snaps?
Can guinea pigs eat sugar snaps?
They can eat them in small amounts. They will enjoy them very much but just don’t give them too much.
For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.
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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Green Tomatoes?
Can guinea pigs eat green tomatoes?
Unfortunately, they are unable to eat any kind of tomato as they are too acidic for guinea pigs to eat. They should be avoided as a food for them.
For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.
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