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Oct 30, 2021 - 06:57 AM
Butterworms are very nutritious as they are high in calcium, protein, and vitamins. Having said that they have a very high phosphorus to calcium ratio (1:20), and should only be fed rarely and as a treat.
The Ca:P ratio is simply the ratio of calcium compared to phosphorus and so a Ca:P ratio of 1 (one or 1:1) would mean that calcium and phosphorus are found in equal quantities which is ideal.
For example: A Ca:P ratio of 0.5 (half or 0.5:1) means that there is half the amount of Calcium than there is Phosphorus.
Foods closest to a 1:1 ratio of calcium to phosphorus are the best for your hedgehog for use as regular feeders:
Phoenix Worms (1.5:1)
Earthworms (1:1)
Silkworms: (0.8:1)
The Ca:P ratio is simply the ratio of calcium compared to phosphorus and so a Ca:P ratio of 1 (one or 1:1) would mean that calcium and phosphorus are found in equal quantities which is ideal.
For example: A Ca:P ratio of 0.5 (half or 0.5:1) means that there is half the amount of Calcium than there is Phosphorus.
Foods closest to a 1:1 ratio of calcium to phosphorus are the best for your hedgehog for use as regular feeders:
Phoenix Worms (1.5:1)
Earthworms (1:1)
Silkworms: (0.8:1)
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