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EJ
at Thu Apr 27 18:25:33 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by EJ ]
once again, those that slam the stuff have probably never used it.
The Mazuri tortoise diet is formulated specificly for tortoises by people who are very knowlegable in animal nutrition. I've noticed that just because they have a product it does not mean the research stops. I have a great deal of respect for this kind of thinking because it shows me the people working on the product are always looking to make it better.
When I read the comment on the sodium I figured what better way to tell how much sodium is present then by taste. Same with the molassas (sp?). The stuff does not taste sweet or salty in any way.
I always have to ask... how does anyone know how much too much of anything for any one species is. This is why I would rather trust a person who actually knows than one who basis their opinion on speculation which is based on a slanted point of view.
>>I have heard from alot of people that Mazuri has too much sodium ( i believe) for redfoots, and that alot of people prefer to use a weight managment catfood (i use purina pro-plan) sprinkled with calcium carbonate or a multi-vitamin. this combo seems to give them the xact right amount of protein if fed once a week. Though, most advise not to feed this to a tortoise under 3" or so.
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>>some RF feeding links:
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>>Tortoise Trust - RF feeding
>> Terry's RF husbandry, over at turtletary
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Ed @ Tortoise Keepers
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RE: Mazuri and other foods - EJ, Thu Apr 27 18:25:33 2006