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Post by cloudchaser on Mar 30, 2009 21:52:56 GMT -5
I don't do raisins in my house but that is only because they can kill dogs so I try to keep everything that isn't good for the dogs or other animals out of the house. Even my kids don't get to eat them (only because the 1 1/2 year old feed the dogs). I have done apple chips and banana chips I make them for the kids and had given the chins a tiny bit of one but they got those 2 months ago...so it is a real treat.
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Post by snowball196 on Mar 30, 2009 21:54:22 GMT -5
OH wow! haha 15 chinnies!  im just imagining it and it seems so cute all of those lovely faces waiting for their treats. Ok thanks everyone! for sure no Raisins! and I will get lifeline too! and oats! ;D |
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Post by mistywaterwoman on Mar 30, 2009 21:58:39 GMT -5
As for the apple pomace, I have given that on occasion but it's not something my girls really love. Kind of a big treat, anyway, so if you give them, smash it with a hammer first and give smaller peices.  My guinea pigs, however, go NUTS for those things. |
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Post by snowball196 on Mar 30, 2009 22:02:28 GMT -5
oh really Kara? my guinea pigs don't like it that much  idk weird piggies! LOL! Anyway! I will get into smashing them tonight ;D (don't want to sleep yet) Thanks! |
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Post by tinam on Mar 30, 2009 22:20:45 GMT -5
I think what concerns me about giving oats or other treats every day is that they may just eat those and not eat enough of the pellets. I alternate between oats, rosehips, sticks, and teresa's mulberry coins (they have a special coating on top).
I don't want to be a wrb (we already have one of those!) but I found out quite by accident that one of my chins is allergic to wheat. I immediately stopped giving shredded wheat to everyone. He got bloat but it was very mild and I had a lot of help on the board so he made it through fine. It happens everyone in a while in chins so I didn't want to take any chances.
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Post by snowball196 on Mar 30, 2009 22:36:14 GMT -5
Oh no shredded wheats for me too then! Is cheerios ok? The breeder I got snowball from gave her chinnies cheerios and of course I too give her these.
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Post by rockysmom on Mar 30, 2009 23:15:35 GMT -5
Your chins are beautiful, BTW.   |
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Post by snowball196 on Mar 31, 2009 0:32:16 GMT -5
aww thanks Erin!
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Post by dawn on Mar 31, 2009 7:59:23 GMT -5
I also had two chins with wheat allergies, I never recommend shreddies as treats, its not worth the chance of GI upset-loose poo, gas, constipation.
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Post by tagna on Mar 31, 2009 8:37:19 GMT -5
I give the apple pomace treats once and a while. Oats are the big thing for all my guys and I usually add rosehips to it. That has to be their favourite treat.
I do have Lifeline always on hand so if you need any of that I have it.
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Post by mistywaterwoman on Mar 31, 2009 14:50:42 GMT -5
Even cheerios upset Tami's stomach, she gets the sticky brown goop on her poop with either shreddies or cheerios. I'm guessing the cheerios have wheat as well, since that is what bothers her.
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Post by snowball196 on Mar 31, 2009 19:07:32 GMT -5
okay thanks guys! I guess no more cheerios too!
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Post by Inked Up Tara on Mar 31, 2009 19:08:21 GMT -5
Off topic. I LOVE Skittles!
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Post by Inked Up Tara on Mar 31, 2009 19:08:53 GMT -5
Oh and Snowball. I am stealing both!
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Post by snowball196 on Mar 31, 2009 20:12:19 GMT -5
LOL! Tara you have enough babies  Although..... I wish I could take some of yours too! ;D |
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Post by Inked Up Tara on Mar 31, 2009 20:13:41 GMT -5
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Post by bethany on Mar 31, 2009 20:16:45 GMT -5
I noticed you said something about alternating treats. I try to alternate treats, but I generally don't give treats. I prefer things that also wear their teeth. What I'm saying is a treat doesn't have to be a treat. One night my guys may get twigs, the next they may get loose hay (I don't give it free choice, but it is recommended), the next I'll give them a hay cube. I used to give a treat that I made (oats, rosehips, and hay). I need to make some more for them. I started giving Ryerson supplement so I stopped making the oat treats. I would also like to purchase some pumice stones, but my supplier closed her store.
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Post by snowball196 on Apr 1, 2009 14:22:08 GMT -5
I get what you mean Bethany. Although IDK where to get a lot of wood sticks here only pet stores but I don't want to buy from petstores anymore bleh!
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Post by tagna on Apr 1, 2009 18:02:23 GMT -5
I am working on getting apple wood.....I'm in talks with an organic orchard that does not spray anything.
Hopefully I'll have wood soon!!
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Post by snowball196 on Apr 1, 2009 18:12:48 GMT -5
;D YAY for Tanya! btw did you put up your toys on your site |
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