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the kids are here!

beckys Dec 07, 2004 08:21 PM

The cherryheads arrived today. They were pretty cold, so I put them under a ceramic heater and a heat lamp in luke warm water.
Within an hour they were perked up, so I put them in their new/temporary home. About 3 hours later they were pretty active, so I gave them some soaked mazuri w/ grapes and apples. The larger of the 2 ate about a 1/4 grape and a few mouthfuls of apple and mazuri. The smaller of the 2 seemed more intent on just cruising.
Their eyes are nice and clear and like I said they are nice and active. Now for the questions-
How much should I expect them to eat at each sitting?
If the smaller does not eat tommorrow, when should I really worry?
thanks.

Replies (2)

GeocheloneMan Dec 07, 2004 11:40 PM

Ive got a Lone redfoot male and am Thinking of buying him a Cherry head Girlfriend too ....Thanks~

ecoman Dec 08, 2004 06:41 AM

>>How much should I expect them to eat at each sitting?
...that depend on how big a stomach you think each had give them all they can eat in about an hour or so...

>>If the smaller does not eat tommorrow, when should I really worry?
...isolate and keep your eyes on the ones you think that didn't feed, you should be worry if their weigh is heading south in your data chart...

on top of all these, don't forget da jet lag so give them a (short) break will ya...

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