The color of their feces will change in accordance with what they are
eating. I have mine on a diet consisting of a mixture of Kaytee parakeet mix
and Bonanza guinea pig feed. There are almost no Sunflower seeds in it.
Their feces are a medium brown color. For my overweight males I have put
them on a diet of guinea pig pellets. It is lower in fat than gerbil/hamster
feed. Their feces is quite black and larger than those of the gerbils on the
seed mixture.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Leenknegt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 2:03 PM
Subject: Color of feces
> Hi all,
>
> I've noticed the color of the feces of my gerbs is light brown instead of
> dark or black. It is dry, but not very compact. I mix my own food, and
> though all the animals are very healthy, there must be missing something
in
> their food. Could someone tell me what this might be?
> The protein and fat is like it is suggested in the FAQ.
> Thanks for any help!
> Sarah
>
