----- Original Message ----- From: The Jeu-jeu Gerbils <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 10:08 PM Subject: Peas, lentils, corn, sesame, orzo
> Hi everyone, > > Are peas, lentils, and sesame seeds okay to feed to gerbils? Uncooked ones, I mean. > I was at the grocery store's bulk food section today to buy some grains and seeds > to mix my own gerbil food. There were all sorts of peas and lentils, i.e. split > green peas, red lentils, etc etc etc. I know uncooked beans are a no-no for them. > If they are okay, then can they be for a regular diet or just as treats? Which > types are best? > > I also saw something called vegetable orzo. Do you know what that is? It looks > like colorful rice pieces. > > What about corn? The only one I could find was the ones for popcorn. They look a > little different from the corn in prepackaged gerbil food. They're smaller and > rounder, and looks dryer to me. If they're not suitable, where can I find corn like > those in pet food? > > Thanks, > Amy > The Jeu-jeu Gerbils I've used popcorn - it's fine. They tend to eat just the germ, though, which is okay since it's the most nutritious. The only place I've found regular corn is in a bird food store, and I'm not entirely convinced it's safe, as it's not regulated for people. Molly > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games > http://sports.yahoo.com
