18-12-2010, 09:13 AM | #1 |
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How To Make Calcium Blocks
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I thought i'd post this on how to make calcium blocks. What You'll need 1 Bowl 1 Spoon 1 Cup of Water 1 Bag of Limestone Flour 1 Ice Cube Tray Pour Some Water & Limestone Flour into a bowl. Mix till you make a thickish paste,If it's too watery just add more limestone flour Once you've made it into a paste pour/scoop it into an ice cube tray Wait 24- 48 hours till it's completely dry then give to your tortoises. My lot won't touch the stuff on their food or eat it from dishes and i've found this was the best way to give it to them |
18-12-2010, 09:27 AM | #2 |
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An excellent post, thank you!
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18-12-2010, 09:31 AM | #3 |
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I was meant to post it a couple weeks ago but only found the camera cable yesterday lol Going to make some more today so will have to get some pictures of the tortoises eating them |
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Thanks !,very clearly explained ,your way is better than mine i just form into balls and leave in a green house on a tray to try ( and get it everywhere ).
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18-12-2010, 10:28 AM | #5 |
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can you use calcium powder? I bought some and dont use it cos my babies wont touch the food with it on but will eat food with nutrobal on.
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jamestaylor i had the same problem but just add very small parts and keep increasing it they will soon learn to eat it
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18-12-2010, 11:39 AM | #7 |
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what do you mean by calcium powder? limestone flour is 100% calcium carbonate. anything else that is called calcium powder may have additives in it
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Great explaining Herpard!
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Blue Peter badge for you, well done will give it go for sure
thanks Seu |
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Thanks
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