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Food dishes

Postby Giantmoa » Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:22 pm

Would using coconut food bowls harbor bacteria or something along those lines? I've been using a coconut w/ three holes in it to put pellets in because there is absolutely no way Rainbow can poo in it (which had been the bane of my life recently :mad: ) so its kinda a win-win situation unless using a coconut would be significantly less sanitary than using a stainless steel bowl...
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Re: Food dishes

Postby notscaredtodance » Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:44 pm

Wet food is where the bacteria will grow.

If you keep only pellets and seeds/nuts in it, you'll be fine.

Still offer fresh veggies and fruits in a stainless steel/ceramic bowl occasionally.
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Re: Food dishes

Postby Michael » Wed Nov 03, 2010 11:04 pm

I concur. I used to put Kili's pellets in a hanging coconut toy. I've stopped cause it's soooo easy for her that it may just as well be in a bowl :lol:
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Re: Food dishes

Postby jjecsion » Sat Dec 04, 2010 3:13 pm

The best diet is a staple food quality that do not need vitamins, but does not contain phytonutrients found in vegetables, fruits, seeds and fruits, pears seeds.all different, plums, grapes, oranges and berries, like strawberries.
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Re: Food dishes

Postby captwest » Sat Dec 04, 2010 5:47 pm

Sorry, i had a little trouble following that.
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