Best pixie food

[willtilian]

I dont think four pinkies a week is enough for my pixies should i increase or decrease? should i change their diet?

[pixiefrogman]

I know I'm not the only one who's going to tell you this, but mice are a once or twice a month treat for a pyxie, because of how fattening they are. Night-crawlers, crickets, and roaches are the best to feed on a normal basis.

[willtilian]

even the little pinkies?

[pixiefrogman]

Yup, still very fattening.

[onedge30]

Can you give us a little back ground information on your pixie? Like age, size, past feeding schedule and items.

Then it would be easier to give you some pointers.

[Malachi]

Any tips on how to get them to eat mealworms or smaller prey. Mine seems to only like huge nightcrawlers so far.

He looks and stares crickets/mealworms them but then nothing. Mealworms try and burrow as soon as they hit the substrate.

Also he doesnt seem to want to eat in a feeding container.

[Kevin1]

Pinkies are even more fattening than adult mice.

[onedge30]

Malachi, Sounds a little like your pixie is training you. This can happen with all pets.

I use to feed my pixies in their cage, but now feed in a wash tub or 10 gal tank. If you really are having a hard time feeding in the 10 gal. you can cover the sides with paper to block out distractions.

I think if you keep trying, the pixie will come around. I use a black container. This seems to have better contrast for the food items.

[Malachi]

thanks, I am going to try a dark colored feeding bin.

[Jace]

Rodents of any size are fattening. Use them as an occassional treat only. Good staple diet could include: earthworms, crickets, locusts, and roaches. Happy feeding!