2 part diet

[killazilla]

I was wondering if anyone could suggest which flavoring of the Repashy 2 part diet is best? From what I gather cherry, kiwi, and apricot are big hits. Is there any real improvment in your crested's eating behavior over the T-Rex diet? If it's worth getting I'd like to get my picky guy to eat more... I generally use the CGD for 3 days and add a bit of moisture and stir it up a bit inbetween. Even after 3 days, I still don't see a difference, although I know he's eating some or else he'd be dead. 

[Liz]

i;d rather just stick with normal cgd.. i think mine like it more. And i just dont really want to deal with havin to mix it all together and everythign but i guess you can give it a try maybe it will help.

[warnersister_2000]

i have only tried apricot and blueberry but get a better response with the original CGD.  due to the expense and trouble of mixing 60/40 ratios, i won't be buying the 2-part again unless it becomes necessary with a new animal, and then i would get the rose flavor.

[BrianLorys]

i have only tried apricot and blueberry but get a better response with the original CGD.  due to the expense and trouble of mixing 60/40 ratios, i won't be buying the 2-part again unless it becomes necessary with a new animal, and then i would get the rose flavor.

Actually, its quite easy once you figure the actual measurments out. It helps if you have a larger amount of geckos to feed also. Like 6 teaspoons base to 4 teaspoons is enough to feed your whole stock.

[BrianLorys]

Oh lol i forgot to add. Mine would absolutley refuse normal cgd...i tried cold turkey for two weeks untill they started losing a noticable amount of weight. then i went back on a cricket diet to gain some weight and i ordered the two part mango flavor. they eat it and they have been gaining weight. Recently i have noticed i have been short on time so im feeding more crickets because i dont have the time to mix it...so that is a down side. I do know that Matt over at Pangea has been taking note of which flavors were purchased the most and rose and fig were neck and neck and mango was third i think

[warnersister_2000]

Actually, its quite easy once you figure the actual measurments out. It helps if you have a larger amount of geckos to feed also. Like 6 teaspoons base to 4 teaspoons is enough to feed your whole stock.

i didn't say i couldn't figure it out, just that it's a hassle to have to weigh it and mix it.  you don't mix by volume, you mix by weight.  if you're using measuring spoons, you're not doing it right.

Recently i have noticed i have been short on time so im feeding more crickets because i dont have the time to mix it...so that is a down side.

you can mix the entire bag of base all at once (you will have nectar left over until next time).  just shake up the bag every now and then before you mix it up with water.

[killazilla]

Alright good stuff, I was just curious if the geckos seem to respond to the new mix better. I'll probably stick to the CGD. Shifting focus a little bit... has anyone heard of Nature Zone Gecko Bites? I noticed this food on ReptileSupply and was wondering if anyone has ever tried it. I'm not interested in using to replace the CGD, but it may be a good supplement or treat from time to time.
( Also... How could I have included the link?)

[BrianLorys]

i didn't say i couldn't figure it out, just that it's a hassle to have to weigh it and mix it.  you don't mix by volume, you mix by weight.  if you're using measuring spoons, you're not doing it right.

you can mix the entire bag of base all at once (you will have nectar left over until next time).  just shake up the bag every now and then before you mix it up with water.

I didnt really make myself clear before..like say you use 6 grams to 4, you can find out how many tea spoons that is so you dont need to weigh next time. This is just an example and definetly not accurate but say you had a BIG collection and you used 60 grams to 40 grams...you wouldnt want to be weighing that every time so you could figure out that that amount of food was like 60 table spoons and 40 table spoons.

[monster]

i'll throw in my 2 cents here...

i feed both the 2 part and the pre-mixed "regular" CGD (aka banana). purchased in bulk , the cost of the 2 part is still a little higher $ then the pre-mixed.

it is absolutly manditory to mix by weights with a scale. those with smaller collections of only a few geckos, can slide in a pinch as Brian said, but it's not recomended as continual practice.

i'm also pretty lazy when it comes to mixing the 2 part, i do it about every other month.
the 2 part powders are mixed into a tall deli cup, which usually lasts a month, to month and a half. when the 2 part flavor runs out i feed them the banana CGD until i make up a new flavor.

FYI - i have about 75ish geckos total (today ) - 35 adults & sub-aduts, the rest are mainly hatchlings. imagine a coffee mug full of CGD for each feeding.

[warnersister_2000]

I didnt really make myself clear before..like say you use 6 grams to 4, you can find out how many tea spoons that is so you dont need to weigh next time. This is just an example and definetly not accurate but say you had a BIG collection and you used 60 grams to 40 grams...you wouldnt want to be weighing that every time so you could figure out that that amount of food was like 60 table spoons and 40 table spoons.

how would that even be easier or faster?  like monster said, you really don't need to weigh and mix that often.

I personally don't find the 2 stage a problem, I guess I look at it like I choose this hobby it didn't choose me and if the 2 stage is the best thing for my geckos then low and be hold 2 stage is what they will get. If I can't find the time to make the 2 stage then I guess I better find a new hobby. I chose this hobby cause I love the animals and I will do what I can to make them as healthy as can be.

It's like telling your kids I love you kids, but I'm to lazy to make you mac and cheese so here is the cheese, I hope you don't mind.

that sounds a little high and mighty.  so you're saying the people who feed their geckos the original CGD don't care about their animals?  it's the same nutritionally.  the 2-part diet is more of a pampering product, it is not healthier or better for them.  humans could live off of a nutritionally complete meal replacement formula their entire lives, but we appreciate variety in taste, texture and temperature.  some animals do as well.  my geckos prefer the regular flavor.  my cats get the same healthy premium food all the time because changing their diet upsets them.  if i had a child, i would obviously need to change my priorities and demands in life so i could give them the best care.  i would not be able to continue working 55 hours a week.  i am not lazy, my time is taken up with other necessities, working and taking care of my animals.  reptiles are only a hobby for me and i am not going to go through the unnecessary expense and time of an unnecessary diet.  it doesn't mean i don't care about my animals or have no business keeping them.

[killazilla]

Gecko Bites?... Anyone, anyone... Beuler?

[honuman]

I didnt really make myself clear before..like say you use 6 grams to 4, you can find out how many tea spoons that is so you dont need to weigh next time. This is just an example and definetly not accurate but say you had a BIG collection and you used 60 grams to 40 grams...you wouldnt want to be weighing that every time so you could figure out that that amount of food was like 60 table spoons and 40 table spoons.

how would that even be easier or faster?  like monster said, you really don't need to weigh and mix that often.

I personally don't find the 2 stage a problem, I guess I look at it like I choose this hobby it didn't choose me and if the 2 stage is the best thing for my geckos then low and be hold 2 stage is what they will get. If I can't find the time to make the 2 stage then I guess I better find a new hobby. I chose this hobby cause I love the animals and I will do what I can to make them as healthy as can be.

It's like telling your kids I love you kids, but I'm to lazy to make you mac and cheese so here is the cheese, I hope you don't mind.

that sounds a little high and mighty.  so you're saying the people who feed their geckos the original CGD don't care about their animals?  it's the same nutritionally.  the 2-part diet is more of a pampering product, it is not healthier or better for them.  humans could live off of a nutritionally complete meal replacement formula their entire lives, but we appreciate variety in taste, texture and temperature.  some animals do as well.  my geckos prefer the regular flavor.  my cats get the same healthy premium food all the time because changing their diet upsets them.  if i had a child, i would obviously need to change my priorities and demands in life so i could give them the best care.  i would not be able to continue working 55 hours a week.  i am not lazy, my time is taken up with other necessities, working and taking care of my animals.  reptiles are only a hobby for me and i am not going to go through the unnecessary expense and time of an unnecessary diet.  it doesn't mean i don't care about my animals or have no business keeping them.

If it's all the same nutrionally and the geckos are eating CGD, then I don't think it is being irresponsible to feed the diet straight.
It's a little "over the top" to suggest that adding the flavored product makes you a more responsible keeper.

While agree  I that doing the best for animals in your care is the ONLY way and if you can't you should not keep them -- Feeding straight CGD is just as good as the mix so that is exactly what you are doing.

Incidently -- I think it is probably better to not feed you child Macaroni and cheese at all.  All that fat and refined carbs.  (especially the instant stuff)-- but that's another story

[killazilla]

Well, anyway, the point is that the MRP and the CGD are equally good... the MRP just offering more variety options. By that same token, I'm going to go ahead try the 2 part MRP and try these new Gecko Bites to see if it stimilates better eating from my male. I'll post the results if the Bites are a hit.

[BrianLorys]

Well, anyway, the point is that the MRP and the CGD are equally good... the MRP just offering more variety options. By that same token, I'm going to go ahead try the 2 part MRP and try these new Gecko Bites to see if it stimilates better eating from my male. I'll post the results if the Bites are a hit.

i believe there both MRPs, no? Just one is marketed, packaged and sold differently. Tell us how those bites work

[warnersister_2000]

i believe there both MRPs, no?

yup

http://www.pangeareptile.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4062
http://forums.repashy.com/showthread.php?t=3883