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Post by sforzando816 on Jul 25, 2014 21:56:49 GMT -8
Does anyone have a compilation of food lists of safe foods for a gerbil to eat? I'm looking for a list of foods that can be used in a daily gerbil food, as well as a list of foods(fresh foods) that are safe to use as treats or to incorporate into her diet. She only eats pumpkin seeds and peanuts and SOMETIMES sunflower seeds that is in her pre made foods from the pet store, but I'm worried about her nutrition and don't want her to have a poor diet.
Thank you!:]
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Post by Nightingale on Jul 26, 2014 2:01:21 GMT -8
rhianna has made this list about commercially available foods. The forum also has OK foods for gerbils and not-OK foods for gerbils, [edit mpd 12/21, those lists have been replaced by this one] which is more about what you can give them for occasional treats. I'd exercise caution and always do additional research before feeding your gerbils anything. For example, grapes are on the safe foods list, but the RSPCA website states that they are poisonous to rodents. (Although how accurate this is, I'm not sure - it's just an example of conflicting sources and why research is good if you are considering feeding pets something.) I'd say you definitely need to find a better food for your gerbil (is she on her own? how old is she?), though unfortunately, there is nothing out there that is perfect. Good luck! |
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Post by finnfelton on Jul 26, 2014 2:06:59 GMT -8
Hello sforzando816,
I found following list of foods to be safe for Gerbils -
Babyfood
Beechnuts
Brazil Nuts
Bread
Cereal
Cashews
Cheese
Crackers
Dog Biscuits
Egg
Hazel nuts
Mealworms
Pecans
Peanuts
Pine Nuts
Pistachios
Pumpkin Seeds
Walnuts
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Post by sforzando816 on Jul 26, 2014 10:56:50 GMT -8
rhianna has made this list about commercially available foods. The forum also has OK foods for gerbils and not-OK foods for gerbils, which is more about what you can give them for occasional treats. I'd exercise caution and always do additional research before feeding your gerbils anything. For example, grapes are on the safe foods list, but the RSPCA website states that they are poisonous to rodents. (Although how accurate this is, I'm not sure - it's just an example of conflicting sources and why research is good if you are considering feeding pets something.) I'd say you definitely need to find a better food for your gerbil (is she on her own? how old is she?), though unfortunately, there is nothing out there that is perfect. Good luck! Thank you to the both of you!! Lola is on her own, I got her from a pet store so her age is kinda unknown. I'd guess a year old at the most. I've had her for three months now. I saw contrasting results whenever I looked online as to what foods are safe so I figured that I'd ask you guys since you know a lot more than me! :] Thank you again! |
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Post by jumpinggerbils on Aug 3, 2014 10:25:00 GMT -8
Live Mealworm & Small Silent Crickets.
Cucumber, Carrots, Banana.
Grains, Hay, Brown Bread, gerbil mix (Take out sunflower & pumpkin seeds), chinchilla/degu pellets, egg white (never yolk), bird seed, monkey/peanuts (natural), dried vegetable & fruit (not sugary versions).
All of these are really good, some they may not like as mine don't like egg white or bread.
Usually leave a bowl full over a few days - a week only refill & replace when the bowl is empty or the food looks too ruined or dirty.
(dwarf hamster mix can be good too as sone put in dried mealworms, pellets & grains)
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