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Old 02-18-2019, 11:29 AM   #16
Twolunger
Have you actually seen any of the colony attacking one of the ASF's? I know when one dies the others will consume the carcass, supposedly nature's way of continuing the colony, and hiding it from predators. I have read that if deprived of water rats will kill and drink the blood of the unfortunate victim. It is possible that some strains have cannibalistic tendencies, as well as aggressiveness. My own colonies are growing well on a diet of Oxbow adult guinea pig pellets, and Evolve Simply Six dog food. The Oxbow is only 12% protein, while the Evolve is 21%. My colonies love carrots and will eat them before anything else. The Evolve has limited ingredients and besides vitamins and minerals, contain glucosamine and chondroitin. Hope you can sort out the problem.