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Cod liver oil

Posted:
Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:42 pm
by turboturtle8
Do i just feed this to them whole and they'll bite it open?

Posted:
Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:57 pm
by grey goose
Why are you giving cod liver oil?

Posted:
Wed Apr 04, 2007 3:01 pm
by turboturtle8
I didn't yet but on the nutrion link it says you can.

Posted:
Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:40 pm
by marisa
If you're feeding them a balanced diet, you shouldn't have to supplement with cod liver oil (which is really high in Vit A, and a turtle can overdose on Vit A if too much is given). Don't just give them a capsule and expect them to break it open and eat it.
Does your turtle eat any orange/red veggies? What are you feeding them and what are they actually eating?

Posted:
Thu Apr 05, 2007 4:56 pm
by turboturtle8
All right thanks they eat lettuce apples some pellets and a gave them a thin slice of carrot but they never ate it

Posted:
Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:19 pm
by marisa
Keep trying thin peels of carrots now and then. Also orange foods like pumpkin and squash (if you steam lightly and cut into small pieces, it would be easier to eat), cantelope in season. If you think they're really not getting enough vit A, you can occasionally prick a cod liver oil capsule and put a little on some of their pellets (don't overdo it).

Posted:
Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:52 pm
by turboturtle8
Ok thanks i will try that