sherrisixxx
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Hi there! Is it ok to feed my axies with scallops once in a while? ( Not the outer shell, obviously..)
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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Scallops
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oceanblue
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Scallops pull apart into nice worm size bits and these go down well. As a once in a while food this is no problem. I try to make sure my axolotls get at least 50% worms to maintain a balance of vitamins and minerals.
Scallops are probably better balanced nutrient wise than sliced beef heart but may lack some vitamins and calcium (except in that shell which isn't eaten
).
Scallops are probably better balanced nutrient wise than sliced beef heart but may lack some vitamins and calcium (except in that shell which isn't eaten
).sherrisixxx
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Thanks Oceanblue! My axies will be getting some scallops from now on as a bit of variety to their normal diet once in a while . Among other things I feed them, I make sure they get their vitamins by feeding them axolotl pellets every week, which should have all in
. Among other things I feed them, I make sure they get their vitamins by feeding them axolotl pellets every week, which should have all in 
blueberlin
2010 Research Grant Donor
May I be your axolotl? Please? Pretty please? Scallops cost about 80 Euros a kilo here. Your axolotls are so lucky!
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oceanblue
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They are a luxury food here as well, but only about 30 euros per Kg. Occasionally they are a lot cheaper.
Worms, slugs and woodlice win as free food and usually I eat scallops and give the axolotls the worms.
Paring off a small piece of food from food for human consumption is often a good way of cutting costs to feed a pet, even if the food is expensive.
Worms, slugs and woodlice win as free food and usually I eat scallops and give the axolotls the worms.
Paring off a small piece of food from food for human consumption is often a good way of cutting costs to feed a pet, even if the food is expensive.
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