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Post by bertnagnes on Jun 12, 2009 23:35:57 GMT
Is it true that GALS can eat hay? And sunflower hearts? Thanks  |
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Post by feebix on Jun 12, 2009 23:49:38 GMT
I can`t say I`ve heard of hay, but sunflower hearts probably yes. They do like seeds, some are used to treat worms in wild caught specimins.  |
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Post by AlienSnail on Jun 13, 2009 7:22:19 GMT
You can put hat in with the snails, I've known some folks to use hay from pet-shops and the snails have liked to hide under it. I don't think they eat it though, in the same way that they don't tend to eat grass.
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Post by feebix on Jun 13, 2009 10:01:52 GMT
Yes you could put your hat in there if you didn`t want it anymore  they tend to enjoy a nice bowler hat over say, a stetson.... Here`s an idea you may not of heard of, snails luuurve porridge, make some up with luke warm water and put a shallow dish of it in there, you`ll be amazed how quickly they eat it ! |
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Post by ade on Jun 13, 2009 10:18:16 GMT
yep they can eat hay, Dusk had considerable success feeding her snails hay, they seemed to love it.
they will take dried grass more readily than freshly mowed grass as well, just be sure you or your neighbours havent used any weedkilling substances around those areas.
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Post by snailcrazy on Jun 13, 2009 10:42:48 GMT
No tried hay but mine like the sunflower hearts crushed in the mixer. They don't bother much with them whole. Also tried small dog biscuits. The jadatzis went mad for them when I put them in the other night.
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Post by AlienSnail on Jun 13, 2009 10:44:33 GMT
Hat! oops sorry, haha. Well you know those old-fashioned posh lady's wih the fruit on? Just perfect. Ah I didn't know snails eat hay and dry grass. If only they ate the ends of fresh grass, every gardener would like snails then.... |
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Post by ade on Jun 13, 2009 10:49:22 GMT
ive often wondered if those edible houses for chinchillas etc would be any good for snails
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Post by AlienSnail on Jun 13, 2009 10:59:33 GMT
ive often wondered if those edible houses for chinchillas etc would be any good for snails Are they made from hay? The thing that would concern me with hay is that I would want to make absolutely certain that it's not been sprayed with pesticides. If it says 'organic' on the packaging then I would assume that it's safe. |
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Post by welsh on Jun 13, 2009 11:48:38 GMT
I wounder if they would like readi grass, its baked grass its high in protein i use it for my bunnies, may give it ago. I've got rolled oats for the buns too so i may try them
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Post by bertnagnes on Jun 13, 2009 13:48:24 GMT
Thanks for all the info ;D. Have put some whole sunflower hearts in, and it would appear that Agnes is very interested. If they don't go, will try blending them. Haven't tried hay yet, but think I shall give it a go |
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Post by feebix on Jun 13, 2009 14:15:13 GMT
They`ve got a good nose for what`s good and what`s not anyway so I should think you`ll be safe enough experimentiung within reason.... We`d love to see some photos by the way |
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Post by ade on Jun 13, 2009 16:29:33 GMT
the chinchilla houses are made of edible wood, it must be pretty safe as chins are very sensitive little creatures, i may check it out more closely as some snails do like to rasp at wood.
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Post by lilmissvix on Jun 23, 2009 16:49:24 GMT
my snails love oats, they went mad for it, i never herd about the hay thing and will definatly give it ago, i am worried about give my snails grass out the garden because have crops out the back and the farmer sprays alot and think it probs be pestiside  would love to give them stuff out of the garden. |
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Post by lucyjames on Jun 24, 2009 8:10:10 GMT
If they like Sunflower seeds, you could try them on Pumpkin seeds too - plus these are a natural dewormer for snailies too ;D
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would love to give them stuff out of the garden.