Dont get me wrong. I am only talking in a hypothetical ground. To test the impact of high nutrient diet as the single variable to see the effects of it on pyramiding.Feeding any species of tortoise only Mazuri is probably not advisable.
Diet wont in itself cause any pyramiding.
Tried watching this but no audio is playing. I did have a small laugh at tom. I guess I just imagined him as much older. Either way, I'd like to watch that with volume some time.A member of the forum (Tom) has done some pretty interesting testing on what causes and stops pyramiding. There are several threads about it on the forum as it is a topic that comes up often. Last year he was asked to do a presentation for the CTTC about Pyramiding and the forum admin recorded it and posted it on Youtube. It's a lengthy presentation, but if you have the time, I HIGHLY recommend watching it! It's interesting, discusses many of the theories regarding pyramiding (including whether diet is an influence), and you honestly get swept up in his enthusiasm for caring for tortoises.
Here's a link to the video. Please check it out! Great stuff!
They did a study in Austria in 2003 that proved humidity prevents pyramiding and protein does not cause pyramiding. I don't have the link for it any more, but I know who can find it. Master of the internet @jaizei . Big J, would you mind linking that for us here?
I watched it earlier and the audio was fineTried watching this but no audio is playing. I did have a small laugh at tom. I guess I just imagined him as much older. Either way, I'd like to watch that with volume some time.
I've never fed it exclusively, but I've certainly used it as a pretty huge staple. Last year, when I had a dozen or so red foots at yearling age, they ate probably 50-60% Mazuri. I feel growth may have been accelerated, but it was still perfect growth that resulted in quite active and healthy tortoises. They were always supplemented with fresh weeds, hibiscus and the like.
I like Mazuri. Never tried it 100%, but I've relied heavily on it and seen nothing but good results.
I'm sorry. It worked for me. It is quiet. Not sure what to doTried watching this but no audio is playing. I did have a small laugh at tom. I guess I just imagined him as much older. Either way, I'd like to watch that with volume some time.
I watched that video too. The audio is weak , I had to plug in my external speakers to my laptop to hear it.I'm sorry. It worked for me. It is quiet. Not sure what to do