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cypher · 09-08-2017, 11:26 PM

All treats do need to be given in moderation really & it's best to have a selection of things so they don't have too much of one thing.
I use various seeds including flax, sesame & hemp, you can also try a small piece of veg, a little bit of broccoli or any other favourite veg that he might be happy to munch on while sitting on your hand.
Sprouted sunflower seeds work well too as they tend to sit & eat them rather than just pouching it & immediately looking for the next one!

ETA I forgot to mention millet sprays which are good too are they tend to spend some time munching on them, you can either hold a whole one for them while they sit on your hand or just break a piece of & put that on your hand.

09-08-2017, 11:26 PM
cypher Dwarf whisperer Join Date: May 2014 Location: Wales UK Posts: 24,789	Re: New Russian Dwarf Owner, Settling In and Taming Tips All treats do need to be given in moderation really & it's best to have a selection of things so they don't have too much of one thing. I use various seeds including flax, sesame & hemp, you can also try a small piece of veg, a little bit of broccoli or any other favourite veg that he might be happy to munch on while sitting on your hand. Sprouted sunflower seeds work well too as they tend to sit & eat them rather than just pouching it & immediately looking for the next one! ETA I forgot to mention millet sprays which are good too are they tend to spend some time munching on them, you can either hold a whole one for them while they sit on your hand or just break a piece of & put that on your hand. __________________ Slave to Zak. Always loved, never forgotten, forever in my heart T'ycor, Ziggy, Zephyr, Flynt, Mickle, Little Whisp, Zen, Zeki, Tinwë, Zylvan, Míriel, Calyanwë, Gusto & Meri ❤️ Last edited by cypher; 09-09-2017 at 12:59 AM.