Feeding and Nutrition :: once a month?

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Post Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:57 pm   once a month?

for the fruit.. i know im suposed to give it once a month..but does that mean every fruit thier allowed to eat once a month or do i pick just 1 out of the list and give it 1 time....
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Post Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:58 pm   

oh and 1 more question.. whats the best thing to feed him daily on top of the pellets? =)
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Post Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:08 pm   

i would just pick one fruit. the reason you should only feed a small amount once a month is because the sugar content.

the best thing to feed daily is pellets and lettuce. red leaf is the most nutritious whereas iceburg is pretty much useless
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Post Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:44 pm   

how much red leaf a day?.... im sorry for all the questions =) i just want to be sure hes eating right!.. but thank you for the reply on the other questions! your very helpful...
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Post Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:48 pm   

a shell size of lettuce a day. ask all you want, thats what everyone is here for.
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