It isn't the avocado so much as the SKIN of the avocado that is toxic. Sadly I learned that the hard way.CallaLily wrote: Is it really toxic to birds? Learn something new everyday.
I've fed avocado quite a bit. I've seen them eat it and I haven't noticed any problems.
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Here's a link to some research I did on rosemary:
"Separating Rosemary Oil from Rosemary Extract for safe lists"
http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... hp?t=63395&
"Separating Rosemary Oil from Rosemary Extract for safe lists"
http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... hp?t=63395&
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Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for the research Jedi Master Thrash, I really do appreciate it. I think I'll stay away from Rosemary all together, as to not risk harm to my hermies in any way.
A couple of things I saw that other people wrote and have a question on. One is mushrooms. Did anyone find out if the regular mushrooms are okay to feed the hermies? Also, if you cut the avocado in half with the skin on it or in pieces does that mean that the rest of the avocado is poisonous from cutting through the skin?
I have three more question for you guys, is yellow cornmeal good for hermies? Also, is frozen food okay for them to have? My third question is, is butternut and orange acorn squash okay for them to have?
I feel really stupid asking all these questions, I just don't like playing with little lives and I feel like I am when I "just try" some of these things....
A couple of things I saw that other people wrote and have a question on. One is mushrooms. Did anyone find out if the regular mushrooms are okay to feed the hermies? Also, if you cut the avocado in half with the skin on it or in pieces does that mean that the rest of the avocado is poisonous from cutting through the skin?
I have three more question for you guys, is yellow cornmeal good for hermies? Also, is frozen food okay for them to have? My third question is, is butternut and orange acorn squash okay for them to have?
I feel really stupid asking all these questions, I just don't like playing with little lives and I feel like I am when I "just try" some of these things....
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I have fed my crabs butternut squash, yellow squash, zucchini, and pumpkin (also members of the squash family) with no problems. They like regular mushrooms, too, cooked or raw, but seem to prefer the cooked ones.
I feed my crabs organic bread made from whole, sprouted grains, containing no flour, sugar, salt, or preservatives. There are not many on the market, and they are expensive, but taste quite good--that is, if you've managed to wean yourself off of bland, processed white and wheat breads. The one I bought is by Foods for Life and has a Bible verse prominently displayed on the packaging. I still only give them bread as an occasional treat, as I think they're better off with whole, raw foods, but I feel better knowing there are fewer toxins in it.
I feed my crabs organic bread made from whole, sprouted grains, containing no flour, sugar, salt, or preservatives. There are not many on the market, and they are expensive, but taste quite good--that is, if you've managed to wean yourself off of bland, processed white and wheat breads. The one I bought is by Foods for Life and has a Bible verse prominently displayed on the packaging. I still only give them bread as an occasional treat, as I think they're better off with whole, raw foods, but I feel better knowing there are fewer toxins in it.
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check the ingredients. I'm thinking no. It's has more than just pork liver in it. There are many kinds of spices and things too.wingedmonster wrote:I haven't found anything on this site after searching and looking through the lists about liverwurst. I see that regular liver is okay, would liverwurst be okay then too? *doesn't know the difference*
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On the safe list:
"Acorns (crush and soak overnight in salt water then drain before serving)"
Why?
"Acorns (crush and soak overnight in salt water then drain before serving)"
Why?
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