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Post by dyzired on Mar 23, 2013 14:27:33 GMT
There's sesame in there already should I add more? And I think I can find both of those other seeds at my grocery store. How do I know how much to add to the mix?
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Post by ntg on Mar 23, 2013 14:38:32 GMT
Lol I did read that but it depends how much is in there (I'm not going crazy, promise ) I would just try to make them as even to the other seeds as you can, I think I remember somebody saying celery seeds were best sprinkled over the mix while you're using it because they're very small though... Then there's dandelion that you can also use as well!
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Post by dyzired on Mar 23, 2013 14:45:55 GMT
Dandelion seeds? Would I just buy dandelion seeds at like a plant nursery? (That may be a stupid question I'm sorry) do they treat plant seeds with anything?
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Post by ntg on Mar 23, 2013 15:04:33 GMT
Sorry! I meant normal dried (or fresh) dandelion (I need to start reading things before posting) lol
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Post by dyzired on Mar 23, 2013 15:23:03 GMT
Lmfao. Okay. I found a really cute idea for drying flowers and herbs btw. I think I may try to make something like it. It's three picture frames with screening inside instead of glass, all attached together so it hangs up nicely outside Since its finally getting warm outside I may try this. Would Florida heat be enough to dry herbs and flowers? Or would the humidity mess it up?
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Post by moletteuk on Mar 24, 2013 14:42:39 GMT
Don't know about the humidity, you'd have to experiment.
The problem here with drying stuff outside is it blowing away, I need to make some sort of grid cover to put over my leaves to clamp them down.
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Post by dyzired on Mar 24, 2013 18:40:42 GMT
I was thinking about that too. It's been reallllllly windy here as well.
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Post by dyzired on Mar 25, 2013 14:37:06 GMT
So I let my goos try that seed mix... And moose went crazy for it (you know he likes something because he gets veryyyyyy vocal.) Rocket didn't seem too interested, but he can get nervous when I'm around. I think he thinks I'm luring him into a trap or something lol But I left some for him too.
I still have to buy some more seeds to supplement this mix. But at least I know one of them likes it!
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Post by ntg on Apr 13, 2013 13:17:52 GMT
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Post by moletteuk on Apr 13, 2013 17:03:27 GMT
I presume that's a mix for planting and growing (rather than feeding directly), it would have to be at that price?! It looks safe and like a nice mix for growing
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Post by ntg on Apr 13, 2013 17:10:30 GMT
Thanks molette, I'm not with it at all today! Yep it's a planting seed mix, with it being mainly grasses it should be easy enough to grow indoors so they can have more variety in fresh chomping than just cress
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Post by moletteuk on Apr 13, 2013 18:35:33 GMT
I think it could work well in a broad dish with mesh over the top as a nibble feeder in the cage.
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Post by ntg on Apr 13, 2013 20:18:24 GMT
That's what I was thinking as well. I might get that and a few other things from there
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Post by klbishop on Apr 30, 2013 22:02:18 GMT
Can I piggy back a question ? I've read in a few places that sunflower seeds are very high in fat and cause liver failure? We give my guys a couple a week maximum and the absolutely love em, but I want to sling them away if there is any risk . I also plan to try your seed mix , mmensely thorough thank u x
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Post by ntg on Apr 30, 2013 22:11:12 GMT
Sunflower seeds are fine, they make a good treat for your goos and you can feed them a small amount on a daily basis for hand training etc! The most important thing about them is that they have a very low calcium to phosphorous ratio that can quickly skew the levels in the diet if given in large quantities.
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Post by klbishop on May 1, 2013 20:40:23 GMT
cheers. sometimes so many online sites give differing opinions!!! gets confusing. this seed mix looks awesome :-)
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Post by klbishop on May 1, 2013 20:40:35 GMT
cheers. sometimes so many online sites give differing opinions!!! gets confusing. this seed mix looks awesome :-)
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Post by moletteuk on May 2, 2013 9:49:53 GMT
A diet that is high in fat overall would not be very healthy, but the wild degu diet contains around a quarter of various seed, so they can handle a certain amount. In captivity the problem is more a case of adding high fat to a diet that is already too high in carbs, when we should be adding fibre and getting the calcium and phosphorus right.
A couple of sunflower seeds a week isn't going to do any harm, but there are much better choices on the seed chart in terms of overall nutrition and calcium to phosphorus ration. Nigella, fennel, celery, cumin, coriander, poppy and sesame are all great choices.
Incidentally, the same thing applies to peanuts, they are convenient to humans, rather than good for degus. Other nuts are better, or switch them for healthy seeds or veg.
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Post by dyzired on May 17, 2013 0:17:13 GMT
Found this tonight while doing a quick pet store errand. Was wondering if anyone knew what bok Choy was and if it was degu safe? This is in the reptile section and I never thought to read the ingredients.. But it sound like a yummy treat option.. I just am not familiar with bok Choy. Ingredients: sun dried bok Choy, sun dried carrots, freeze dried zucchini, freeze dried green beans, and freeze dried peas
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Post by ntg on May 17, 2013 7:45:54 GMT
It's a type of cabbage... I know they can eat pak choy but not sure about bok choy... I'll see if I can find anything anyway
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