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Post by gerbiliser on Jul 13, 2007 7:09:22 GMT -8
mine love sweet fruits and often argue when there is a juicy piece of pear or nectarine put in. they seem to enjoy it ;D
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Post by gerbillover1 on Jul 13, 2007 7:55:48 GMT -8
wow same here mine love BROCOLLI they go CRAZY over it!! im a mom of 4 gerbils phelix oscar teddy and cuddles!! and one cat romeo
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Post by gerbillover1 on Jul 13, 2007 8:03:05 GMT -8
my gerbil phelix(the biter) they loe fruit i didnt know that thnx!!!
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Post by caz on Jul 13, 2007 8:30:22 GMT -8
Gerbillover1 - fresh fruit OR veg should only be given once a week maximum, if that, ok! Caroline
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Post by batman on Nov 30, 2007 9:48:48 GMT -8
This is a great idea its helped me alot! I was thinking about spinach leaves, green/red/yellow pepper, corgette? Are they good or not? Thanks
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Post by gerbilmummy on Nov 30, 2007 13:52:03 GMT -8
Wow this is quite an old thread and I can't be bothered to read it all again so can't remeber if I already posted this, so here it is again. It is a really good article from e gerbil forum about the domestic diet of the gerbil ;D www.egerbil.com/domestic.html
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Post by batman on Dec 1, 2007 4:33:02 GMT -8
gerbilmummy - do you know if gerbils are allowed to eat spinach, red or green or yellow pepper and corgette? It would really help me! Thanks ;D
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Post by gerbilmummy on Dec 2, 2007 5:11:46 GMT -8
Hi, Here is an extract from an artilce by Eddie Cope (e gerbil website) that talks about oxalites, spinach is in this group but if given inmderation it will not cause harm. The sweet peppers and corrgette can be given but as with all friut and veg only a small potion of this treat once per week Oxalic Acid and Oxalates in plants Plants containing Oxalic acid form a reasonably high proportion of the Mongolian gerbil and other gerbil species natural diet, and they seem to have developed a good level of tolerance to it. Plants such as Atriplex, Salsola, and even buckwheat and oats (All desert staples of Mongolian gerbils) have a high Oxalic acid content. Oxalic Acid has the ability to bind with several important nutrients making them inaccessible to the body. So we can assume that regular consumption of large amounts of these plants over a long period may result in nutrient deficiencies, the most notable of these nutrients is Calcium. Apart from Calcium, Oxalic acid is known to combine with, iron, sodium, magnesium, or potassium to form less soluble salts known as oxalates. Oxalates can also occur naturally in plants. Oxalates form tiny insoluble crystals with sharp edges, and just like Oxalic acid it can be irritating to internal tissue. Long-term problems can occur with high ingestion of both Oxalic acid and Oxalates, which can include irritation to the digestive system, stomach and also the kidneys. It is also thought they may promote the formation of kidney stones. Some main Plant foods with high concentrations of oxalic acid (over 200 ppm) include: buckwheat, star fruit, purslane, poppy seeds, rhubarb, spinach, plantains, ginger, almonds, cashews, peanuts, sorrel, mustard greens, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, soybeans, beets and beet greens, oats, pumpkin, cabbage, green beans, mango, eggplant, tomatoes, lentils, most berries, especially strawberries and cranberries) Parsley, Swiss Chard, Summer squash, and parsnips. Foods containing Oxalic acid and Oxalates can be consumed by gerbils in moderation, and has been mentioned foodstuffs high in oxalates are present in their native staple diet, but bare in mind that too much, and too often may lead to nutrient deficiencies and possibly other health problems. (extract from an article by Eddie Cope e gerbil)
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Post by batman on Dec 3, 2007 10:32:15 GMT -8
Thank you very much! ;D
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Post by gerbilmummy on Dec 3, 2007 11:41:31 GMT -8
You are very welcome batman ;D
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Post by squidg on Dec 22, 2007 16:50:50 GMT -8
HOW ABOUT FRESH COCONUT AND SHELL
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Post by michael on Dec 25, 2007 20:54:39 GMT -8
How about pine apple? -Mike
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Post by ohmylokix on Dec 26, 2007 10:15:32 GMT -8
Pineapple contains a nutrient that is very good for animals, as long as it's fresh and not cooked/canned. They may not eat it, though, as it can be tart.
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Post by michael on Dec 26, 2007 13:05:05 GMT -8
Thanks I didn't think I'd get a response on this old thread! I was wondering more about pinapple juice. Not the atificial stuff just pure plain 100% pineappl juice. -Mike Maybe i could add some to there water
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Post by ohmylokix on Dec 26, 2007 15:43:31 GMT -8
I don't think that they'd drink it. But it's cooked, so the nutrient is gone.
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