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Post by valkyriestorm on Sept 11, 2008 23:10:58 GMT -5
Do they have to be frozen after they are crushed if you are saving them??
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Post by Heather on Sept 12, 2008 0:05:01 GMT -5
I always keep mine in a ziplock baggie in the freezer. I don't honestly know if you have to  or not. It was what I was told to do way back when I first started feeding a raw diet....I just never questioned it  I don't use it often, only when I have a sick ferret who can't eat bone even ground up. There you go  ciao |
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Post by Forum Administrator on Sept 12, 2008 0:24:54 GMT -5
Honestly it doesnt really matter, just use the same sanitary precautions when handling them as you would raw meat (they can harbor salmonella in the shell). Its okay for your ferret, but you do need to be careful. Obviously don't go into "panic mode" but do atleast wash your hands after handling the eggshell if you touch it directly.
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Post by pear2apple on Sept 12, 2008 12:25:24 GMT -5
How fine do I need to crush up the shells? I pound it with a hammer, but its not like a dust. Is this ok?
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Post by Heather on Sept 12, 2008 12:34:28 GMT -5
I use a mortar and pestle...the more like a powder it is the better it's absorbed. If it's in chunks, even small ones it comes right out the other end  I know some use their coffee grinders. They're not real expensive but because I don't normally use egg shell I find it's not really worth it for me to go out and get one. ciao |
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Post by pear2apple on Sept 12, 2008 15:34:43 GMT -5
How much was a mortar and pestle? Is that really effective?
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Post by razzlette on Sept 12, 2008 15:51:28 GMT -5
I know the have one at walmart for about $15. Meijer's had them for $25-30. I use a bowl and a spoon but it still doesn't make them in to powder.
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Post by valkyriestorm on Sept 12, 2008 17:17:39 GMT -5
How much was a mortar and pestle? Is that really effective? I got mine at TJ Max or Marshalls I forget but they will both have them there and they work great! They are made out of Marble and I dont remember how much they were but everything there is CHEAP anyway. |
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Post by Forum Administrator on Sept 12, 2008 19:41:02 GMT -5
I use a big Oberweiss 1 gallon glass (empty) milk bottle and I crush the eggshells with that lol. I'm cheap Oh well, it works! |
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Post by charmantpapillon on Sept 13, 2008 6:07:39 GMT -5
milk still coms in glass bottles? O.O
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Post by Heather on Sept 13, 2008 7:55:40 GMT -5
Must be an antique....I haven't seen those since I was a kid....whoops...I just dated myself ciao |
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