Info - Checklist: Nutrition

  • Feed the animals at a regular time.  They get used to a schedule.

  • Don't offer too much food at once.  Except for hay, remove any unfinished foods.

  • greens, vegetables, and fruit must be fresh.

  • Always place hay and greens in an elevated feeder.

  • Thoroughly wash cucumbers, tomatoes, and fruit, but do not peel them.  Bell peppers must be peeled, because the skin is tough.  Allow all washed fruit to drip-dry before handing it to the animals.

  • Lettuce must be thoroughly washed and dried to get rid of pesticides.

  • Wash and refil the drinking bottles at least twice weekly.

  • From time to time replace chewable items in the cage.

  • Hand-feed your pets, and let them run free as frequently as possible.