Calcium

[Italianlnm]

So my hatchling has been eating spring mix, and at every feeding I try and dust a little calcium on the greens.. He won't touch the greens with the calcium on it.. Is there a way I can get him to eat it?

Is there a way I can make the calcium not noticible?

 

[katesgoey]

Are you using just a pinch sprinkled throughout? If so and he's still not eating, try "tossing" the spring mix and calcium like a salad and see if that helps.

 

[Italianlnm]

I am doing the tossing thing.. So that it gets kind of covered but not really that 'noticible'. He still refuses to touch it if it has calcium on it.

 

[katesgoey]

I'd try cutting back on how much you are using and see if that helps or you can try a cuttlefish bone. I broke off a one inch piece and added it to the food dish, now my yearling leopard already gnaws on his and I saw him look for and find it today. Hopefully someone else can give you other tips that might help you find success.

 

[Italianlnm]

Also, I bought a pumkin as a treat for my sullies.. Should I steam it first so it is softer or just give it raw?