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Individual Methods for Feeding
Methods - Practices
Cuttlebone
The practices outlined in this section relate to methods of food presentation that do not require the use of special materials or devices. Scatter feeds, use of specific locations, and methods of ensuring that specific animals receive required medications and dietary supplements are dealt with.
Cuttlebone |
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| Method | Chopped up and placed in small dishes, or thrown into ponds, where it will float. | |
| Species | Reptiles, particularly Tortoises and Terrapins. | |
| Purpose | Source of additional calcium as a dietary supplement. | |
| Pro | Helps prevent excessive ‘beak’ growth. | |
| Con | Needs replacing regularly if thrown into pool. | |
| Improvements | -- | |
| Comments | Can give whole pieces of cuttlebone to tortoises and terrapins instead of chopping it up first. | |
| Frequency of Use | Constant. | |
| Ratings | Usefulness | 8 |
| Convenience | 9 | |
| Value For Money | 8 | |
| Range of Users | 10 | |
| Contributed By | Reptile Section | |