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How much to feed BPs

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  • 10-06-2010, 01:04 PM
    ClarkT
    How much to feed BPs
    I know most BPs are fine with a small rat, once a week. However, I have a few that still want more, right after they eat one.

    My question is, should I feed them more? They all range from 900 to 1700 grams. I don't think they're in any way starving, as they get plenty of nutrition from the one rat. It's just that I know they'll take more. Sometimes, if I have an extra from one that won't eat, I feed it off as a second to one that acts hungry still.

    Part of the reason for wondering is that I'd like to get them bigger, and ready for breeding. If they'll eat more often, should I feed them more often? Or rather feed them more/bigger rats each feeding? Or, will that be considered like power feeding, and they'll end up getting fat, instead of growing at a healthier rate... maybe the questions are moot, as the opinions vary so widely.

    Anyway, thanks for your help.
  • 10-06-2010, 03:50 PM
    Vypyrz
    Re: How much to feed BPs
    I would just feed them 1 rat in the 80-100g range each week...
  • 10-06-2010, 11:58 PM
    seeya205
    Can go to mediums for the larger ones! You can offer two smalls too! If they take it then give it to them! Females eat more just befor breeding!
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