> > >I would like to make my own gerbil mix. We have NO pet stores = with >in=20 an hour of us, and they only have small bags. With Hanna's three = >pup now=20 eating I am flying through the food. > >I want to be sure that the mix is healthy! I need to know how = to >make=20 my own mix, that will meet the gerbils nutritional needs. If any >= of you=20 make good feed that your gerbils are thriving on please let me >= know. > >For example: >1. Is bird seed an OK way to get the seeds for them? >2. Should I add puppy or kitten food? How much? = Which one=20 or >both? What brand should I use? >3. What about the green pellets in their current mix? = Is it=20 rabbit >food? Guinea Pig food? (I know that this has vitamin = C in=20 it. Is >this OK for gerbils?) >4. What else should I use? > >Thank you for your concern for my little pups, and the advice on = the=20 >food. >Janet and Liz I'm glad they're doing well! I mix my own food using dried corn I got from a feed store at ($5 for 50 lbs!), birdseed, guinea pig pellets, dog food, lentils, split peas, safflower seeds, dry uncooked oatmeal, Rice Krispies, and corn flakes. They get pumpkin seeds for an occasional treat. Tana and The Little Rascals http://thesanctuary.tripod.com http://gerbils.freehosting.net http://www.geocities.com/tinypaws68/
