How old????

[Rickky]

Was jus wondering at what age would it be advisable to introduce veggies and fruits to a veileds diet...Mine has been cruisin the cage chewing on the plastic ones now...He is about 1.5 months

 

[BocaJan]

Try a little bit of kale. Be sure you are giving him enough feeders iin case he is just hungry.

 

[Rickky]

How would I go about setting it up in his cage so he knows that its available...would romaine work also....and what fruits wud be advised...

 

[Chase]

You can just put it next to him. Maybe even hand feeding it to him.

 

[BocaJan]

You can use a cut down plastic cup, a top of a yogurt container, you get the idea, and wedge this in the branches of the plant. They are really curious and will check it out, maybe when you aren't looking. LOL

 

[Rickky]

ok...awesome...is romaine gud also...I read brocolli, kale, apples, strawberries...are gud also

 

[Chase]

Yup. Those are usually the things they like too.

 

[BocaJan]

Since your cham is still very young I would stick to the things easiest for him to eat and make sure you cut it up very tiny. They will shoot at a big chunk and try like crazy to get it down. You don't want him to choke on something. They can bite through a piece of leaf that is why I suggested kale, or romaine. Wait awhile yet for the fruit. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Rickky]

Ok...Thanks Bocajan and LPR08...I appreciate it...I havent done any of that yet but im trying to make him happy...

 

[Chase]

If you put the kale in his plant, he'll eat it thinking it's his plant lol

 

[Rickky]

Im gonna have to try that...Thanks

 

[Chamaeleoeo]

ok...awesome...is romaine gud also...I read brocolli, kale, apples, strawberries...are gud also

i believe that broccoli, like spinach, impedes calcium absorption. any experts comment???

 

[BigR]

What I do is get a tall container with a lid, similar to the deli cups that some breeders sell their stuff in. (I'm actually using the one my cham cham in) Cut a hole in the lid and fill the container up about 4 inches with tap water. Insert a few pieces of kale with about 5-6" stalks attached through the hole (remember to cut the bottoms of the stalks to allow for water uptake.). Place the entire thing in the enclosure either on the ground for juveniles or attach higher up for an adult. Ensure it has direct exposure to your UV tube.

Replace every week or as needed. Thats about how long it lasts and it doubles as an actual plant that your cham can hide in, especially if you can get some really big leaves. My cham sits in her kale plant for hours taking bites from the edges.

 

[Travis Blades]

i believe that broccoli, like spinach, impedes calcium absorption. any experts comment???

I have read that Broccoli does do that i wouldn't feed it to him.

 

[Rickky]

BigR thats a really gud idea...I appreciate everyones input and will keep appreciating what comes in...it never hurts to try more than one way...

 

[BigR]

Here's some pics of what I mean

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Glad I could be of service.

 

[Brad Ramsey]

Previous posters who warned against broccoli are correct.
No broccoli.

-Brad

 

[Rickky]

Alright...Broccoli is a no go...Glad i asked first b4 i went ahead and jus fed him wat i read

 

[kinyonga]

You can use dandelions, kale, collards, endive, escarole, mustard greens, slivers of carrot, sweet potato, sweet red pepper, squash, zucchini, apple, pear, melon, etc.