Topic: Pellet Conversion Tip (Read 211 times)

Ann-Marie · « **on:** October 12, 2011, 01:09:18 PM »

Morning Alll

I thought I'd share this as it might help others who are trying to convert to pellets.

As some of you know I'm struggling getting Elvis eating Pellets. We've tried Harrisons and now Zumpreem and Hagans - with no luck.

This morning I ground down some Harrisons (between two chopping boards) and then rolled his warm carrots in the bits - so they stuck to the carrots. He is now tucking in. Although I'm aware he won't be getting all the Harrisons he is eating a fair amount which is on the carrots. There is about 10 pellets in all that I ground down.

lizduncan · « **Reply #1 on:** October 12, 2011, 01:50:22 PM »

wtg Elvis

Lesley · « **Reply #2 on:** October 12, 2011, 01:53:12 PM »

I do something similar for Flint, mashed up cooked veggies with ground harrisons - its his favourite dinner

Ann-Marie · « **Reply #3 on:** October 12, 2011, 01:54:19 PM »

I'll try anything at the minute !!!

I didn't realise just how stressful and upsetting pellet conversion would be x

emca · « **Reply #4 on:** October 12, 2011, 01:58:19 PM »

Quote from: Ann-Marie on October 12, 2011, 01:54:19 PM

I'll try anything at the minute !!!

I didn't realise just how stressful and upsetting pellet conversion would be x

i honestly dont think i was this stressed and upset when my own kids didnt want to eat anything when they were younger

Ann-Marie · « **Reply #5 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:00:20 PM »

Kids are another thing completely -

I could happily sit and watch them leave their food night after night as long as they did it quietly - but furry, fluffy or feathery gets me every time

lizduncan · « **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:01:34 PM »

Don't give up you just have to show him that you won't be beten and he'll give up refusing

Lesley · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:03:35 PM »

Aww don't get stressed. Even without pellets he can have a great diet. He will pick up on your stress about the pellets as well.

Just keep putting them in, mixing them with everything and eventually he will eat them.

Ann-Marie · « **Reply #8 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:05:00 PM »

I will

I keep telling him - "eat the bricks Elvis or your getting nothing else" and he just say either "Elvis a good boy" or "WHAT!"

Lesley · « **Reply #9 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:11:48 PM »

I found myself getting annoyed the other night when I put his lovingly made mash in and he ignored it, instead went and munched Hagens pellets.

Then I realised - I spent ages getting him to eat the pellets and now I'm annoyed he is ignoring his veggies in favour of the pellets - the poor bird can't win

karen (bella;s mum) · « **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:13:57 PM »

That's a good tip

must try that with Billy as he loves cooked carrots

Mrs Piker · « **Reply #11 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:24:01 PM »

That's a fab tip

Julie

ray (apollos new mummy) · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:02:34 PM »

great idea thanks, i got my mum to grind me up a handfull of hagens today i mashed up a boiled egg and gave him a spoon full and mixed the ground pellets with it, his beak was covered in it so im hoping he ate some, i will also try rolling his other food in it, i also have a question do i need to freeze the pellets as i have a large bag and think its gunna take foreverr to get through them

Ann-Marie · « **Reply #13 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:19:37 PM »

I would if I was you..... I've got Jack and Leo to scoff the rest so a bag never reamins full here for long so never had to freeze them. I think Mandi does and I'm sure she said she seperates them out into portions for a few days / a week x

lizduncan · « **Reply #14 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:25:20 PM »

Yep separate into portions and freeze.

defrost overnight and use

Kay10 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 13, 2011, 10:33:33 AM »

That is a great tip

Sorry to impose on your thread but after reading about freezing the pellets i have a question.

How long should you keep a bag before you freeze it?

Like if its going to be open max of a month should you still freeze them, i feel terrible now as im not freezing mine

Ann-Marie · « **Reply #16 on:** October 13, 2011, 10:50:58 AM »

I would say the sooner you freeze them the better - just like with our food. If you can work out roughly what you are using and split the bag up and freeze straight away and just take out what you need. Obviously you wouldn't need to freeze the whole bag as it would stay fresh while you use some x

lizduncan · « **Reply #17 on:** October 13, 2011, 11:03:02 AM »

Mine are open for about a month/5 weeks but I keep them in the fridge not the freezer. I tend not to freeze becasue I get through them quickly enough. I only freeze if I have used a 1/2 bag for bird bread and it will be a while before I need to make bread again

Kay10 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 13, 2011, 12:23:05 PM »

I didnt know that, i was just keeping mine in the cupboard

Ann-Marie · « **Reply #19 on:** October 13, 2011, 12:44:26 PM »

If your going through them quick enough it doesn't matter - I keep mine in the fridge once opened which keeps them fresher x

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