What is considered power feeding?

[Evenstar]

The general rule of thumb is 10-15% of body weight no matter whether it's a hatchling, juvenile, or adult. Feed every 4-5 days for hatchlings, then every 7 for juvies, then every 7-10 days for adults. There are, of course, variations and exceptions to every rule.

I would consider a baby no longer a hatchling and now a juvenile at about 4-6 months of age, depending on body weight. I think they're ready to start feeding every 7 days once they hit about 200 grams +/-.

Power feeding is feeding larger meals more frequently than recommended over a significant length of time (generally longer than a month) to get a BP to grow faster and larger than nature intended. Power feeding is NOT a good idea. Your BP will be happier and healthier if you stick to 10-15% of its body weight no more frequently than recommended.

I think "power feeding" is shoving another food item into their mouth as they're finishing the first item, making them eat more than they normally would on their own.

This is a method of power feeding, but one could power feed without doing this as well..... In addition, Matt, I do not consider what you are currently doing as power feeding. You could up your hatchling's prey size to 15% of its body weight, but I would go every 5 days if you do that. I would NOT feed more frequently than you are now.

Hope all that didn't sound too convoluted.....