Farina in dry gutload?

[drcrossfire]

anyone used it? Any pros or cons?

 

[sandrachameleon]

anyone used it? Any pros or cons?

Given that its fairly processed (having the bran and germ removed from the grains) its not the best choice, IMHO

 

[drcrossfire]

Given that its fairly processed (having the bran and germ removed from the grains) its not the best choice, IMHO

I dont know why I posted this in forum format-- shoulda just messaged you! ~

I just thought it might be a nice additive for the Iron/Calcium.

 

[sandrachameleon]

I dont know why I posted this in forum format-- shoulda just messaged you! ~
I just thought it might be a nice additive for the Iron/Calcium.

Always best to use the forum - mine is not the only opinion I am sure I could be wrong too!

Yes, It is often fortified with iron (and b vitamins too usually). If you feel your chameleon isnt getting enough iron, this is an option. Squash seeds, sesame seeds and millet also have iron, as does dandelion, even spirulina.

Does Farina have added calcium too? if so, that would off-set the phosphorous issue.

 

[drcrossfire]

here's what the package says:

Amount per 33g

Carbohydrates 22g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Protein 3g

(daily value)
Calcium 10%
Iron 60%
Thiamine 10%
Riboflavin 4%
Niacin 6%

Ingredients: Farina, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Tiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavil Folic Acid

 

[sandrachameleon]

That's an enriched /fortified one for sure. And that seems better calicum than I thought it was - what brand are you using?

 

[drcrossfire]

It's by Polish Folklore Import Co., Inc-- I got it from a local grocery story in the polish isle

it was $1.20 for a 16oz package~

 

[sandrachameleon]

dont know that one.
Im going to revise my opinion and say that fortified versions are a satisfactory addition to a dry gutload mix.

 

[drcrossfire]

dont know that one.
Im going to revise my opinion and say that fortified versions are a satisfactory addition to a dry gutload mix.

YAY... i'm going to count that as a win in my book