Beetroot leaves

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Well, this is a subject that has been discussed before. I have occasionally fed them to mine in the past with no ill effects but I have since learned they can be poisonous! After some research on my part, it *seems* that if they are fed regularly, it causes a build up of toxins which can be fatal to guinea pigs. Therefore, best avoided......or at least only fed rarely but the beetroot itself is safe to feed, be aware, it makes their poop purple though :))
 
lavenderjade said:
Well, this is a subject that has been discussed before. I have occasionally fed them to mine in the past with no ill effects but I have since learned they can be poisonous! After some research on my part, it *seems* that if they are fed regularly, it causes a build up of toxins which can be fatal to guinea pigs. Therefore, best avoided......or at least only fed rarely but the beetroot itself is safe to feed, be aware, it makes their poop purple though :))
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Thank you that's just what I wanted to hear. :) Ive got friends that I know regularly feed the leaves and they now have a piggie with poisoning everyone was scratching their head as to what it could be as the others in the group are fine. But it was one of those remembered conversions that made me think. So I wanted to ask people who may have known the answer before saying anything to them.

This sow has purple feet, gums and around the eye, so this sounds like it may be the culprit I'll have a word with them. :)

Thank you for your help.
 
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Thank you that's just what I wanted to hear. :) Ive got friends that I know regularly feed the leaves and they now have a piggie with poisoning everyone was scratching their head as to what it could be as the others in the group are fine. But it was one of those remembered conversions that made me think. So I wanted to ask people who may have known the answer before saying anything to them.

This sow has purple feet, gums and around the eye, so this sounds like it may be the culprit I'll have a word with them. :)

Thank you for your help.
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i hope the sow is ok x
 
They are safe, but they should be very limited - literally a small leaf once in a blue moon! Very special treat. I think they are very high in oxalates.
 
OMG! thank goodness i read this i have been feeding my girls for a few days with beetroot leaves! i will get rid of them now and go back to kale and cabbage/sprout leaves as treats!

thanksmallethead
 
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