how to use certain foods

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cbalzly
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how to use certain foods

Post by cbalzly »

Maybe this is a silly question, but I am wondering none the less.

I just recieved my crab addiction order and wonder if I need to rehydrate the dried green beans, fish etc that came as samples (too fun!) or serve them crunchy the way they are? What about the popcorn, do i pop it? and last but not least, do I fee them the seeds (such as Chia) and others or should I sprout them?

THanks for your help.

Christina
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Post by krabby_katie »

I'm not too sure, because I've never gotten food from there. You should pm vckums as she is the owner of the store. Luckily she's a member here. :)
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Post by vckums »

I can answer them here for you :D

Freeze dried foods can be rehydrated or served as is. To rehydrate, warm up dechlorinated water and soak the food in it for about 5 minutes.

The popcorn has to be popped. I do mine in the air popper or microwave. If you use the microwave put a small amount of oil in the bag with the kernals.

Chia seeds should be sprouted and then served to the crabs. Have fun!
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Post by HermieLove19 »

my crabs like the seeds I plant so much that they eat them before they start to grow! Broccoli seeds especially. I also got the chia seeds as a sample and as soon as I get home i'm going to plant them for my little ones.
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Post by vckums »

The chia seeds are fun to grow. They literally can be grown anywhere, even on a clay saucer. Just like the chia pets in the stores. Mine sprout in 2-3 days and I just pop the whole pot in there and they devour them.
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That's a great idea. I have an extra little clay saucer from a small pot the hermies use as a cuttle bone eating area. I should get more seeds and plant them in the little dish. :D
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