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Post by prism_wolf on Sept 29, 2007 19:59:25 GMT -8
OMG! I've already given you lists!! There are LISTS in this thread!! PLEASE look through them yourself and see what you have or not. I have changed your list already twice!! AFTER already making one out for you!! I also gave you a link to go to to see the list of foods for yourself. You're giving me a headache...  Go to the link. ALWAYS use the three greens!!!!!!!! |
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Post by {B|@CKGH05T} on Sept 30, 2007 3:52:14 GMT -8
OMG! I've already given you lists!! There are LISTS in this thread!! PLEASE look through them yourself and see what you have or not. I have changed your list already twice!! AFTER already making one out for you!! I also gave you a link to go to to see the list of foods for yourself. You're giving me a headache... Go to the link. ALWAYS use the three greens!!!!!!!! yes you did and i told you onions were on my list guess what?that was from the link you gave me and you said they arent suposed to be fed to igs. i cant trust the links you give me if you send um me and then tell me i shouldnt feed um that??  |
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Post by prism_wolf on Sept 30, 2007 4:54:02 GMT -8
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Post by {B|@CKGH05T} on Sept 30, 2007 5:16:48 GMT -8
that link does not seem fimiliar to me thanks anyway www.greenigsociety.org/feedingigs.htmthat is where it lists onions go about half way down the page and there is a table onions ARE listed. so please dont bite my head off V  |
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Post by prism_wolf on Sept 30, 2007 5:36:59 GMT -8
 You're right!! I am SO sorry! Trust this site though. It's information is solid. However...onions have been known to cause problems...it seems they can cause and upset belly in some iguanas. Personally - I would still stay way from them.
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Post by {B|@CKGH05T} on Sept 30, 2007 5:41:09 GMT -8
lol its ok dont worry about it. i will take your advice and keep away from them |
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Post by Jen on Oct 7, 2007 6:40:05 GMT -8
this week collard greens, turnip greens, dandilion greens, green beans, red bell pepper, and yucca root. crushed pineapple for fruit.
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Post by prism_wolf on Oct 7, 2007 7:23:00 GMT -8
Very nice selection. My last two weeks have been a little different from each other. Last week: collard green mustard green turnip green Dole Mediterranean Blend green beans parsnip jalapeño pepper (do NOT scratch your butt cheek after cutting these...even after washing your hands 3x first! ) red bell pepper acorn squash This week: collard greens mustard greens Organic Spring mix (brand ?) parsnips pumpkin cactus leaves cilantro red bell pepper |
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Post by George-n-Me on Oct 7, 2007 8:03:39 GMT -8
This week George has...
Collard
mustard
turnip
kale (about a handful in his entire salad)
bok choy (sp?) (about a handful in his entire salad)
parsnip
and mango
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Post by Jen on Oct 7, 2007 8:04:59 GMT -8
lmao yeah I know what you mean about the hot peppers I washed and washed my hands the first time I fed jalepeno to my Igs and it sucked. my eyes were burning for three days (because I have a habit of rubbing my eyes alot) I could not get that stuff off my hands!!! |
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Post by xmommyx on Jan 31, 2008 21:49:31 GMT -8
Right now she has... Collard Greens (her favorite) Carrots Okra (another favorite) Snap Beans Butternut Squash Parsley Raspberries Mango Banana Strawberries Every time I go shopping for her I change almost all of the ingredients ( I always keep raspberries and Okra as she really has a liking for these) But I shop for her once a week (for some reason, I cannot keep produce fresh) so she gets lots of variety |
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Post by prism_wolf on Feb 1, 2008 5:20:58 GMT -8
You have some good foods...but it's lacking some good staples. Three that should always reamin the constant are collard greens, mustard greens and turnip greens. Replace the carrots with parsnips (look like white carrots) since carrots are high in oxalates. This binds calcium. Go easy on the fruit. your diet should look something like this: 75%-85% greens 25%-15% veggies 5%-10% fruits. This is a pretty loose ratio. I tend to stay in the higher greens ratio end. These hold the better staple nutrients. Green beans (finely chopped) are another very good staple. I usually have four staples in my main diet and add more on top of that for variety. My staple diet - what never changes: collard greens mustard greens turnip greens parsnips Than add to that with other greens, such as aragula and dandelion, or raddichio, escarole and endive. Other veggies can be the okra, cilantro (parsley is a poor choice), cactus leaves, and so much more. A good place to go for a visual on some of these foods is to go to the diet guide here: www.greenigsociety.org Great ideas and a good resource...:-D |
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Post by xmommyx on Feb 1, 2008 18:30:02 GMT -8
75%-85% greens 25%-15% veggies 5%-10% fruits. Well, this ratio is about right as far as how I mix it all up. But usually I don't feed all three greens in one setting, one day she gets collards, one day mustards etc... does that make sense? For fruits, she does only get a little bit say for each feeding she gets 1 strawberry and 4 raspberries. Also, I grind all of her veggies up then mix it together so she cant pick and choose her favorite. I thought that would make sure she gets enough of everything. Is this an improper way to prepare her food? I see the pic of the salad in the sink and mine looks nothing like that LOL. Thanks for the advice though. Omitting those foods aren't a big deal, just a little altering of my shopping LOL. Thank you very much. I hope to learn all I can from you guys!!! Here is a pic if its any help...this dish consists of mustard greens, butternut squash, green beans/snap beans, okra, 1 strawberry & a couple of raspberries. |
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Post by prism_wolf on Feb 1, 2008 22:07:12 GMT -8
The three greens compliment each other. For what one is lacking the other has it. Better even than the mustard and turnip greens is dandelion greens. Most people can't use these though...not all year anyway. Collard greens are a must at every feeding. these are the highest in calcium. They're also high in oxalates, but the high calcium content allows for that adjustment. Mustard greens and turnip greens are just as important. The dark leafy greens have a lot of nutrition that just gets lost if it's not there.
Your salad really looks appealing though! And if she eats it chopped up that small...that is awesome! The smaller you can get the pieces she better it breaks down and nutrients are dispersed. You can leaf a whole leaf in there from time to time though. Some igs enjoy tearing apart the things like they were in the wilds... ;D. Just tie it to the mesh!
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Post by merkwurdigliebe on Feb 17, 2008 16:14:51 GMT -8
From garden: Collard Dandelion Mustard Hibiscus flowers (occasionally whole leaves) Canna flowers (occasionally lightly steamed young shoots as a veggie) occasionally tiny bits of fresh leafy herbs (sage, mint, cilantro and basil) From produce market: Acorn squash Green beans Baby peas Parsnip From prepared foods (both rehydrated with mango juice) Alfalfa Rep-Cal Juvenile Iguana food From my food: Daily bits of mango (he thinks I buy them for him, hah!) Whatever whole vegetable I'm eating for dinner tonight (I make a habit now of buying ig-friendly veggies to share- I cut a few tiny pieces off and offer it to him in a mini-salad when I'm cooking dinner, along with some mango, baby peas and dandelion or collard (all are his favorites, so I offer a little before bath time and give him the rest after- makes bath time less stressful on dad )) From my dinner: Friday night's pizza (the little SOB got onto the glass table somehow and helped himself to a few bites- not a problem since he's got a small mouth, hehe, but that slice had to be pitched because he sat down on it after he ate some. >_< Fortunately, I only order vegetables on my pizzas, but the tomato probably didn't sit too well with him. Probably won't teach him any lessons (thick skull), but maybe....) |
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You're right!! I am SO sorry! Trust this site though. It's information is solid.
