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

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Posted by Tim on March 05, 2001 at 15:28:01:

In Reply to: Re: Re.Re.Re. who you going to believe? Tim... posted by Jen B on March 05, 2001 at 09:01:02:

: Hi Tim--

: No, I never tried to contact Beasley's owners. I had the impression that the website had been up for awhile, and a few of the links to other pages are no longer valid.

: I completely relate to your frustration regarding nutrition and feeding. I did a little looking through books and websites, and I don't usually see collards listed as having a high oxalic acid content. (For some reason, I had steared clear of them because I thought they were related to cabbage). There is so much information out there that is conflicting that it is hard to know who to believe. And judging from the link that tcc posted back on 2/27 (in response to "should I feed cabbage?"), it looks like there is *something* potentially dangerous in *every* food! Feeding a varied diet seems to be the thing most people agree on. I just ordered A.C. Highfield's new book on feeding as I search for further enlightment!

: And yes, your tortoises look very fat, healthy, and happy. I really enjoyed the pic you posted. Maggie is lovely! :-)

: Jennifer

Jennifer, I'm glad I'm not the only one that sees this as a little confusing. As for collards nutritionally they are nothing like cabbage they are high in protein, calcium and moderately low in oxalic acid and a good source of other vitamins and minerals. Thats why my Vet. advises to feed them in place of cabbage. I guess the best thing to do is find something that works and stay with it. It's easy to fall prey to the last fad or scare.

Tim
Southampton Herps

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: : Hi Tim-- : : No, I never tried to contact Beasley's owners. I had the impression that the website had been up for awhile, and a few of the links to other pages are no longer valid. : : I completely relate to your frustration regarding nutrition and feeding. I did a little looking through books and websites, and I don't usually see collards listed as having a high oxalic acid content. (For some reason, I had steared clear of them because I thought they were related to cabbage). There is so much information out there that is conflicting that it is hard to know who to believe. And judging from the link that tcc posted back on 2/27 (in response to "should I feed cabbage?"), it looks like there is *something* potentially dangerous in *every* food! Feeding a varied diet seems to be the thing most people agree on. I just ordered A.C. Highfield's new book on feeding as I search for further enlightment! : : And yes, your tortoises look very fat, healthy, and happy. I really enjoyed the pic you posted. Maggie is lovely! :-) : : Jennifer : Jennifer, I'm glad I'm not the only one that sees this as a little confusing. As for collards nutritionally they are nothing like cabbage they are high in protein, calcium and moderately low in oxalic acid and a good source of other vitamins and minerals. Thats why my Vet. advises to feed them in place of cabbage. I guess the best thing to do is find something that works and stay with it. It's easy to fall prey to the last fad or scare. : Tim : Southampton Herps

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