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That's good then, how often are you going to feed it?
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Hi Anita, I feed it to mine three times a week, mixed with fresh leaves and flowers. I like the fact that it gives them a whole other variety of plants. The most noticeable difference is their poo's are much more formed and fibrous!!! Eew, but good!!
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not oftern at the mo as I can get loads of weeds, It's just that George is a little underweight so thought I should have a back up plan should he not gain any weight soon and I like to know there is something in the cupboard for a rainy day.
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I've noticed the increase in size of Marley's poo's on the day's when he has this, quite amazing really. As you say it adds variety which is only a good thing |
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It takes some getting used to it for them though, don't you think? Especially my oldies..
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How much is a portion of Alpen food?
How many pellets?
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I'm using the sprinkling on wet food method and so far, the torts aren't fussed and there's a fair bit of wastage. I guess it will be a few weeks before I can expect to see better formed poops
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12-06-2011, 08:46 AM | #29 |
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Example of diet
Fed most days during the Spring/Summer/Autumn Fed once per week in warm weather periods. Very little of this gets wasted. "Oldies" from T g ibera, T h boettgeri, all enjoy this offering. So too, do the younger animals. |
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please can you say what's in your mix?
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