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Question
Hi! I have recently obtained an adult boar. He seems very
healthy, but I am not sure if his diet is adequate. He gets
pellets, straw and a leaf or two of romaine lettuce daily. I read
somewhere that fresh food needs to be limited. Can you give me
some idea of how much green stuff to give him? He is always
eager for more! Thanks in advance.

Answer
Hi Ramona

Some fresh food needs to be limited such as lettuce as this contains very little dietary benefit.

My advice would be to give him some pellets and hay each day and then once per day, some carrots, brocolli, cauliflower, cabbage, etc so he gets some vitamins every day.

andy