Chicks instead of rats/mice? - Page 2

CosmicOwl · 10-12-14, 10:45 AM

You probably shouldn't feed a snake on exclusively chicks. They're bad when added to a snakes diet, but they don't have as much calcium as rodents and produce runny bowel movements. If you want to feed a lot of birds, you could try getting some older quail.

Akuma223 · 10-12-14, 04:24 PM

Okay thanks

I just got a tiny baby Columbian rainbow boa I named Cecil, and a little male hognose that has yet to be named. I'm so happy!

Akuma223 · 10-13-14, 08:40 AM

Yeah I was thinking that maybe I could feed my rainbow a mixed diet when she is larger if she isn't picky.

sharthun · 10-13-14, 12:06 PM

I actually haven't noticed any more odor from day old chicks compared to rodents, and the poo isn't that runny.

**millertime89** · 10-13-14, 01:16 PM

Chicken looks like it was fully digested a few days ago. Should have feather bundle poo soon.

CosmicOwl · 10-13-14, 01:44 PM

Also, if the snake is big enough, it might help to feed a mouse or rat with the chick. More calcium plus fur to hold the waste together.