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#1721171

Hehoo
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Silkworms as a staple?

I’m getting a lot of conflicting info on this ... I know beardies will still need their greens, but as far as the insects go, are silkies nutritious enough to feed as a staple? Are they healthy enough? Not too fatty? Etc?

04/30/08 02:07pm

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Message To: Hehoo In reference to Message Id: 1721171

Silkworms as a staple?

silks are prefect for them infact a chemical inside the silkworms help to asorb the calcium into there system. so yeah you can have silkies as a staple diet.

04/30/08 02:44pm

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Message To: Shamere07 In reference to Message Id: 1721197

Silkworms as a staple?

We gave him a silky, a big one, just for a treat/test, he loved it, but then gave a less formed poop. Is it bad if it’s not as formed? Usually it’s like little logs, this was just a blob. Same color and all though. Is it just cuz silkies have no exo or should we be concerned or what?

04/30/08 03:42pm

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Message To: Hehoo In reference to Message Id: 1721256

Silkworms as a staple?

That’s normal. Silks contain alot more moisture than crix do. This can cause their stool to be runny.

04/30/08 07:40pm

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Message To: Sairhead21 In reference to Message Id: 1721462

Silkworms as a staple?

So I shouldn’t consider it diarrhea? Won’t hurt him? The lady at the store (who seemed iffy) said they’re too fatty for a staple, but I know a few people who swear by them ...

04/30/08 10:42pm