Is the back hard side of a cuttle bone safe for Opo to eat? If not what is the best way to remove?
Cuttle bone?
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I leave them whole.
My Redfoot don't generally touch them for the most part. So I replace them every few months.
Every now and then I'll find that one or more has been eaten.
Why they do and then dont eat it is a mystery to me, but is probably linked to egg producing
My Redfoot don't generally touch them for the most part. So I replace them every few months.
Every now and then I'll find that one or more has been eaten.
Why they do and then dont eat it is a mystery to me, but is probably linked to egg producing
Thanks I have the understanding that the hard coating is water soluble. So I figured Opo would digest it ok. Opo is the same way. Most of the time he could care less about the cuttle bone but then there are other times he won't leave it alone until it's gone.
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That's a good idea! We get our eggs from a friend. The chickens are chemical free.
I remove the hard backing first before I give it to my turtles/Tortoises.
I've never seen either of my torts touch the cuttlebone ever.
Joe ate it when it suited him as he grew. Once full grown he hardly touched it.
What is your method of removing it?
I soak it in hot water about 30 minutes then chip it off with a knife. Soaking it seems to help it come off easier. I didn't remove it one time and one of my turtles cut his mouth and was bleeding from it. So now I always remove it.
Thanks between you and Lyn W the knife method sounds like the way to go.
I am going to try Grandpa Turtles idea also.
I use crushed egg shells for my Tortoises too. I do that every couple weeks.
