While I always talk about how much my husband, kids and I enjoy our farmthisway CSA, today I thought I would talk about the ways that our furry family members enjoy it as well.
My daughter, Mara, has two chinchillas (Mooch and Squishy), Caitlyn has a Russian Dwarf Hamster (Ivan), and my son, Finn, has a guinea pig (Oreo). Not to mention the blue jays, squirrels and other friends we have in the yard as well.
One of the things we like to share with the critters is Kale. Kale is a special treat that the chinchillas especially love. It is something we can only give any of the furballs in small amounts, but they all seem to enjoy the occasional treat of kale.
Corn - sweet corn, because of the high sugar content is also given only as a special treat to the Hamster and Guinea Pig, but the inner husks of the corn are apparently VERY tasty if you're a guinea pig, and that is one of Oreo's favorites! It makes him hop up and down in his cage and make happy chirp like noises. Ivan is especially excited when he gets a kernel or two or corn. Chinchillas are never supposed to eat corn because it can have fatal effects on them.
Herbs - Chinchillas can eat some basil or thyme as an occasional treat too. Guinea pigs too.
There are other little treats we can give our furry friends from our CSA distribution. Just check with your vet or search the internet to find what is safe for your pet and then let them share in the farm fresh goodness as well.
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this was written 9/6 and meant to be published last week, so I will be posting another as well today
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