What is Wheatgrass? Wheatgrass is simply what the name describes: the new grass of wheat. Wheat, when it’s harvested as we know it, is a mature plant. But every plant starts simply as a “sprout” and these are packed full of nutrients. Wheatgrass is the new sprouting shoots of wheat. You’ve probably heard about it […]
Oats Oats are a cereal grain that are high in starch – however the starch is considered to be more digestible than some other starchy foods. Oatmeal Otherwise known as “groats”, oatmeal is just oat grain that’s been hulled. Rolled oats and steel cut oats are all types of oatmeal. You’ll find these in human […]
The part of the rhubarb plant that people eat is the leaf stalks. Things to know about rhubarb when it comes to guinea pigs: The green leaves are very high in oxalic acid, making them inedible for guinea pigs (and people) People often cook rhubarb stalks to remove smaller traces of toxins in them Rhubarb […]
Guinea pigs are grazers: grass is great for them! In fact, they need it. Their digestive system depends on getting a regular supply of quality grass. But there are things we need to be aware of before letting guinea pigs loose on the grass to browse until their stomach’s content. The grass must not: Have […]
Dandelions are such a powerfully healthy food, yet it’s still scorned with the title of simply “weed” to so many people! However having dandelions grow in your yard provides a free superfood for both you and yes, your guinea pigs. The young leaves of dandelion are packed full of nutrients and are much more palatable […]
Clover is a very familiar plant, because it grows as a lawn weed in most parts of the world. Letting guinea pigs forage on the lawn means you need to know exactly what’s growing there, and whether each and every grass and plant is safe. So what about clover? Clover is a general common name […]