Forgot 1 thing...
Spinach, broccoli and kale (the first 2 are known more so for it) contain
oxalates. I believe this binds iodine with calcium and doesn't allow for
the "proper" absorbtion of calcium needed for the bones.
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From: Owdicat<*><*><*> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Gecko] Fluker Farms - Louisiana
> Yeah, greens work for me too, & I also use high quality Fish flakes &
> Carrots, oranges, and I used to use Spinach, but that is harmful to
Bearded
> Dragons, or so I've heard/read on a Beardie list so thats out, but I also
> use Apples & different kinds of grain. Would ground corn be ok to use? I
> live on a farm so I have alot of ground corn around:-) I haven't ever
heard
> that it was harmful, at least I don't remember if I have, but I haven't
> heard if you can use it or not.
> I've found that potato's don't do so well with mine, I've never had good
> luck with 'em.. my crix won't eat on them very much & they end up making a
> mess & stinking:-( Just my luck, I have non-Irish crix <VBG> But that's
just
> my exprience with it. Steve, how old (or big, tiny, small, med. large
ect.?)
> are the crix you get BTW?
> Ash
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Julie Bergman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 10:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [Gecko] Fluker Farms - Louisiana
>
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> > Try Oat bran and some potatoe slices, also some leafy greens. That
always
> works
> > for me!
> >
> > Julie Bergman
> > http://www.geckoranch.com
> > GGA lifetime member
> >
> > Steven Groginsky wrote:
> >
> > > Hi. Anyone have any ideas about why my crickets keep dying? I bought
> 20 of
> > > them a couple of days ago and half of them are dead. The store gives
> them
> > > rolled oats. I've got a sponge in there with some rolled oats and
> > > granulated dog food. I just don't get it.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Steve
> > >
> > > >From: Lyle Puente <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > >Subject: Re: [Gecko] Fluker Farms - Louisiana
> > > >Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 20:14:16 -0500
> > > >
> > > >Prices range greatly in cricket farms. Shop as you would for any
other
> > > >product, most farms are on line now. You'll find $9-20 per 1000
> average.
> > > >some are better than others. pest insects are a commonproblem in many
> > > >shipments. This timeof year dead arrivals are common. I have taken to
> > > >shipping overnight during cold weather.
> > > >
> > > >Lyle Puente
> > > >PO Box 438
> > > >Crompond, NY 10517
> > > >[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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