Pearl Barley

Charley101 · 05-15-2012, 01:54 PM

I brought a 500g bag of pearl barley from Morrisions today for 49p and wondered if it is okay for the hams to eat? If so, should i give it as a treat or can i add it to the mix like i do with the buckwheat and porridge oats?

amyXlovesXhamstersX · 05-15-2012, 02:30 PM

Pearl barley is safe, I add it to Rubys mix and even though it's not her favourite it is almost always eaten

Charley101 · 05-15-2012, 02:53 PM

Ah good good. For 49p, if they don't like it im not too bothered

**Silver** · 05-16-2012, 04:57 AM

Pearl Barley is a good health grain

Silver xxx

**kyrilliondaemon** · 05-16-2012, 06:24 AM

We need to go to Morrisons today so now you've just given me ideas lol

StarlightSerenity · 05-16-2012, 06:26 AM

What about it swelling in their tummies? I've got some dried pearl barley that I use in stews and it swells up when cooked.

Charley101 · 05-16-2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by StarlightSerenity

What about it swelling in their tummies? I've got some dried pearl barley that I use in stews and it swells up when cooked.

Could that happen? I will wait to give it to the hams for the moment

StarlightSerenity · 05-16-2012, 06:37 AM

I'm not sure... I know people say you shouldn't give hams uncooked rice because it can swell in their tummies.

Silver will know

**Silver** · 05-16-2012, 06:38 AM

I have never heard of it swelling up in tummy's before. It is sold on RR & lots of there rat mix's as well as my Syrian mix's have it in them & they have never had anyone say that could happen or has happen.

Silver xxx

Charley101 · 05-16-2012, 06:39 AM

Oh that's good then. I will give them a little bit tonight and see how they get on