Gutload...chicken feed?

[IvoryBolt]

I assume this is not super good for them by itself, but what about as a big part, and then add in the missing stuff, like seeds, bee pollen and such? I live in a country town...so it's readily available organically xD There's a chance my boy will be here this weekend, so I'm getting crickets to load up =D

 

[Kate]

I wouldn't use it as it is way too high in protein. What you put into your feeders will go into your Cham. Check out sandrachameleons gut load recipes to make your own. Look forward to see your new boy.

 

[IvoryBolt]

the one I found was only 18% protein, which doesn't seem like much. I'm looking at her gutloads, and they're great, just looking to also cut corners if I can (not at the risk of my cham's health, of course...but I'd be nice to cut out like 6 steps xD)

 

[Norcal55]

I assume this is not super good for them by itself, but what about as a big part, and then add in the missing stuff, like seeds, bee pollen and such? I live in a country town...so it's readily available organically xD There's a chance my boy will be here this weekend, so I'm getting crickets to load up =D

Hi,

I do use chicken feed as a portion of my chow when I make it. You can add so many other great things to it.

If you do use it make sure that it does not contain any medications. A lot of feed for new chicks contains meds.

Jason

 

[IvoryBolt]

What extras do you add to yours? I'll be on guard for meds, thanks for that heads up!

 

[sandrachameleon]

I assume this is not super good for them by itself, but what about as a big part, ...

IMHO not a good idea to use as gutload, certainly not as the bulk of your gutload. usually includes corn, wheat, high protein and growth hormone - none of which are what you want to gutload with.

 

[little leaf]

its non-medicated chick starter, (I would not use CHICKEN )- it has about 18% protein, and cost about $8 a 50lb bag, I try to avoid it, but have used it at times as part of a small batch just to get by, but as said, I try not to use it unless I am really low - and then only use a small bit

 

[mr stroudy]

it is fine to use a growers mash just make sure its not medicated, always offer fresh fruit and veg too. many suppliers use cat and dog food which is far worse.

 

[IvoryBolt]

Ah. It's not that the mash is too high in protein, it's that the protein is usually derived from fish, which has shown an increase in uric acids....(I'm scouring all the gutloading links, and this one breaks it down PERFECTLY: http://www.chameleonnews.com/05JunDescamps.html)

Just in case any of you were wondering =3 I'll just stick to alfalfa as a base for my dry gutload.