quick diet plan
The table below shows an example two week diet using the gorge/fast feeding method. The diet contains whole chicken and rabbit and beef and horse carcass. The inclusion of bones and skin/fur in the diet will encourage natural feeding behaviours alongside providing extra nutrition and assisting with oral hygiene. (See other pages for further information).
Overall energy provided from diet (per week) ~133,000 kJ (19,000kJ/day) Recommended 16, 914 - 21, 968 kJ/day (Klieber, 1984)
The table below shows the nutrient contents of the formulated diet per week; based on 5kg beef, 5kg horse, 5kg chicken, 5kg rabbit. Most nutrients within the diet meet or exceed the recommended levels for maintenance. Some nutrients fall below the recommended levels and therefore would need to be supplemented.
The table below shows the nutrient contents of the formulated diet per week; based on 5kg beef, 5kg horse, 5kg chicken, 5kg rabbit. Most nutrients within the diet meet or exceed the recommended levels for maintenance. Some nutrients fall below the recommended levels and therefore would need to be supplemented.
* nutrient levels below recommended levels, supplements would be required
- nutrient levels unknown
- nutrient levels unknown
Additional supplements (vitamin/mineral tablets) can be crushed and added to the meat carcass.
See Captive Diet page for more in depth information on diet formulation
- All meat items within this diet can be locally sourced at reasonable cost.
- Meat should be stored within a large fridge, if to be consumed within 24 hours, or freezer.
- The additional advantage of feeding whole carcass meat is the ease of preparation for keepers.
See Captive Diet page for more in depth information on diet formulation