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Helen

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 5:35 pm
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Hi,

I have a mad guinea pig here who is head of the household, and he would kill
for a sprig of parsley - just mention the word and he squeaks madly and runs
and waits by the fridge. But recently I adopted two little gerbil ladies,
and I'm wondering if there's anything like the guinea/parsley combination
for gerbils? They eat their gerbil mix no problem, but I haven't yet found
any tasty treats that they really go for. Currants and raisins - no thanks,
romaine lettuce - OK I suppose, small bits of meat - not really interested.

Suggestions please?

H

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 10:21 pm
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"Helen" <gormless DeleteThis @gormless.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I have a mad guinea pig here who is head of the household, and he would
kill
> for a sprig of parsley - just mention the word and he squeaks madly and
runs
> and waits by the fridge. But recently I adopted two little gerbil ladies,
> and I'm wondering if there's anything like the guinea/parsley combination
> for gerbils? They eat their gerbil mix no problem, but I haven't yet
found
> any tasty treats that they really go for. Currants and raisins - no
thanks,
> romaine lettuce - OK I suppose, small bits of meat - not really
interested.
>
> Suggestions please?
>
> H
>
Walnuts and Brazil nuts are our Gerbils favourite. Also as an ocasional
treat try some cooked pasta.

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Helen

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:21 pm
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"Russel Sprout" <steve.TakeThisOut@idontthinkso.net> wrote in message
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> "Helen" <gormless.TakeThisOut@gormless.co.uk> wrote in message
>>
> Walnuts and Brazil nuts are our Gerbils favourite. Also as an ocasional
> treat try some cooked pasta.
>

Thanks, I'll try some nuts for the ladies.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 9:31 am
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I always thought sunflower seeds were their favorite?

also pumpkin seeds work


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> "Russel Sprout" <steve.DeleteThis@idontthinkso.net> wrote in message
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>> "Helen" <gormless.DeleteThis@gormless.co.uk> wrote in message
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>> Walnuts and Brazil nuts are our Gerbils favourite. Also as an ocasional
>> treat try some cooked pasta.
>>
>
> Thanks, I'll try some nuts for the ladies.
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:49 pm
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Hi... this is from a few days ago... didn't see it until now...

The following are really good gerbil "treats." Give very little of
each, but provide a wide variety for stimulation and nutrition. Do be
aware that too many fattening nuts and seeds can cause obesity in
gerbils!

-seeds & nuts: sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts (crack open the
shell and let them use their teeth to get to the meat), peanuts
-grains: cheerios (unsweetened), fresh whole grain bread, dried corn
-fruits: apple (no seeds), grapes, pomegranite, a little bit of
banana, peach, or plum (limit fruits, as they are high in sugar), very
small amounts of citrus (mine do not like citrus at all)
-dried fruits: dried banana, raisins, apple
-vegetables: peas are a HUGE hit in my gerbilville, broccoli,
cauliflower, pepper, lettuce (small amounts), cucumber, green beans

NOW, if you have really picky eaters, I would go for sunflower seeds
and peas. I have NEVER had a gerbil turn them down. Walnuts in the
shell are another good bet, but not as sure as the other two.

Good luck!
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