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Post by yungiar23 on Oct 24, 2006 18:01:43 GMT -8
I was reading how igs obviously cant handle certain protein but some plant protein is ok. I know the more protein the bigger you get right...So i am thinking as i want my buddy to get to be a big strong male ( he's 2 1/2ft now ) i think adding some protien would be helpful. Where can i get Alfalfa that he will actually eat can the powder be good enough or what? I heard theres 3 forms pills/powder, Alfalfa tea bags, and Alfalfa pellets anyone use any of these?
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Post by prism_wolf on Oct 24, 2006 19:21:15 GMT -8
I haven't used alfalfa at all. It's an excellent source of protein, though...but you still need to be careful. You don't want to power feed. They need to grow naturally through genetics...not by boosting protiens. Even too much protien from plants can cause kidney damage. That's the whole idea behind plant proetien. It contains protien, but it's on a much smaller scale than meat protein so easier for the kidneys to work out the toxins and process them through. I would stay with %100 natural alfalfs pellets (moistened) or powder sprinkled in. Not all igs like the flavor, but many do. You just need to find out which will work best for you. I don't know anything about the tea bags. Stick to what's proven...:-)
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Post by yungiar23 on Oct 24, 2006 19:58:41 GMT -8
thanks i am thinking of adding the protein as much as i use the vitamins. Like twice a week of course all on a day apart. My schedule with the alfalfa protein will be
Mon. - Herpavite
Tues. - None
Wends. - Calcium no Vit d3
Thurs. - None
Fri. - Alfalfa Powder or Pellets
I will once i have got this mixed in the diet and on a steady pace let you all know of any changes in his appetite or apperances or etc..
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Post by prism_wolf on Oct 25, 2006 4:14:12 GMT -8
I think this schedule would be great. You definitely have done some research. That's good to see. You may have a 6' boy yet...:-)
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Post by yungiar23 on Oct 25, 2006 5:18:55 GMT -8
I hope so! Id love for him to get as big as my Nile Monitor did 5 1/2 foot had to get rid of him the day he dicided to chase my father around the yard...So i got me an iguana that has proven to be the best decision i ever made lets hope breeding season wont want me wishing he was a little guy still lol..
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