Safe Foods

by Artistwolf Sun 03 Apr 2016, 4:10 pm

This list was initially compiled by @CallaLily on The Fun Mouse forum. Please do not reproduce in any way without permission.

This is not a complete list. Please note that mice, like people, can develop allergies to anything at anytime and that new foods should be introduced slowly and carefully so you can watch out for possible symptoms.

SAFE
apple (no seeds)
apricot
asparagus
avocado (no skin or pit)
banana
barley
basil
bell pepper
blackberries
blueberries
bran flakes
broccoli
brown rice
brussel sprouts
buckwheat
butternut squash
cantaloupe
carrots
cauliflower
cheerios (original or whole grain)
cherries (no pit)
chia seeds
chicken (cooked white meat)
chickweed
coconut
corn
couscous
cilantro
clover
cranberries
crickets
cucumber
dandelion leaves
dates
dill
dragon fruit
egg (cooked)
eggplant
endive
flax seed
gerber graduate puffs
grapes (peeled)
grass (kinds sold for pets)
greens
green beans
guava
hay (*parasite risk)
hemp seeds
honeydew
kale
kiwi
lettuce (darker varieties best)
mealworms
millet
mushrooms (human edible)
nasturtiums blooms
oats (plain)
pansy flowers
papaya
pasta (whole grain)
parsley
peaches
peas
pears
plum
popcorn (plain)
potato (cooked)
pretzels (unsalted)
puffed rice (plain)
pumpkin seeds
quinoa
raddish
raspberries
rice
rose hips
rose petals
rye
salmon
spinach
squash
squash blossoms
strawberries
sweet potato (cooked)
thyme
tilapia
toast (whole grain)
triticale
tuna
turnip
turkey (cooked)
walnuts
watercress
watermelon
wheat
zucchini

AVOID
celery
citrus
chamomile
dairy
garlic
hibiscus
hot peppers
mango
mint
mulberry
onions
petunia
raisins
raw beans
raw potatoes
red meat
skins
soy
spices
strawberry tops
tomatoes

RARELY (be careful with allergies)
peanuts
peanut butter
sunflower seeds

by GabbiLuvsMice Sat 30 Apr 2016, 3:39 pm

Thanks for posting!

by Rodents rock! Sun 10 Jul 2016, 10:57 am

Thank you for this, very helpful.

by olimarthemouse Wed 31 Aug 2016, 4:10 pm

Can mice have green leaf lettuce?

by CallaLily Wed 31 Aug 2016, 5:57 pm

Yes.

by olimarthemouse Wed 31 Aug 2016, 6:26 pm

CallaLily wrote:Yes.

Thank you! I went to the store earlier and picked up a pack Laughing

by CallaLily Wed 31 Aug 2016, 6:28 pm

You're welcome. Don't forget to go slow when adding new foods.

by MesaMouse Fri 02 Sep 2016, 8:41 pm

If I remember correctly, shouldn't fruits with skins (apples, peaches, blueberries, etc.) be peeled before serving? I seem to remember Norman's Mom cautioning that mice can choke on the skins.

by olimarthemouse Fri 02 Sep 2016, 9:16 pm

MesaMouse wrote:If I remember correctly, shouldn't fruits with skins (apples, peaches, blueberries, etc.) be peeled before serving? I seem to remember Norman's Mom cautioning that mice can choke on the skins.

I'm not an expert, but I do believe you're right:)

by CallaLily Fri 02 Sep 2016, 10:15 pm

Yes, it's in the "avoid" section. Too easy to miss?

by Artistwolf Fri 02 Sep 2016, 11:25 pm

Ah, yeah, probably could do with putting it in parenthesis at the beginning of the "safe" spot—like, SAFE (be sure to peel any fruits with skins) or something. I'm sure there's a better way of putting that though XD

by CallaLily Sat 03 Sep 2016, 7:49 am

When I compiled the list I never dreamed it would become a sticky. I was more double checking my personal list with the experts. Made sense to me at the time. Laughing