Re.Re.Re. who you going to believe?

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Posted by Tim on March 04, 2001 at 21:05:38:

In Reply to: Re: Re. question about beasley site????? posted by T.B on March 04, 2001 at 19:44:36:

: : Jennifer, Do you know how to contact the people who own the beasley site. I tried to Email them through the site but it came back. I agree with most of what they say on their site, but I have some questions. They recommend not feeding Collards because of Oxalic acid. It's my understanding that Collards have no oxalic acid.

: Tim, if I remember correctly, oxalates are a by-product of plant metabolism so most or all plants have some oxalate level. Collards actually have a fairly high level of oxalates compared to some other commonly fed greens. However, they also have a high amount of calcium and an excellent Ca:Ph ratio. Looking at only the oxalate level, out of context, is misleading. Try this link for the information you need:

: http://www.sonic.net/melissk/cal_ox.html

: T.B

Turtle cafe has a chart that says collards are low in oxalic acid. Who you going to believe. I think I'll keep feeding the balanced diet my Vet. recommends. My redfoots have been on it for eight years and their fat and healthy.

http://www.turtlecafe.net/vegstats.htm
Check out this chart.

Tim
Southampton Herps

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: : : Jennifer, Do you know how to contact the people who own the beasley site. I tried to Email them through the site but it came back. I agree with most of what they say on their site, but I have some questions. They recommend not feeding Collards because of Oxalic acid. It's my understanding that Collards have no oxalic acid. : : Tim, if I remember correctly, oxalates are a by-product of plant metabolism so most or all plants have some oxalate level. Collards actually have a fairly high level of oxalates compared to some other commonly fed greens. However, they also have a high amount of calcium and an excellent Ca:Ph ratio. Looking at only the oxalate level, out of context, is misleading. Try this link for the information you need: : : http://www.sonic.net/melissk/cal_ox.html : : T.B : Turtle cafe has a chart that says collards are low in oxalic acid. Who you going to believe. I think I'll keep feeding the balanced diet my Vet. recommends. My redfoots have been on it for eight years and their fat and healthy. : http://www.turtlecafe.net/vegstats.htm : Check out this chart. : Tim : Southampton Herps

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