attack?

OddyCrab · 10-17-2007, 10:30 PM

my dominant hc attacked my new larger one! i dunno what happend but they r fine now

**HERMEZ** · 10-18-2007, 10:22 AM

thats normal pecking order

OddyCrab · 10-18-2007, 10:36 AM

whats that

**msdiamonddawg** · 10-18-2007, 11:43 AM

They will fight ... feeler fights, or one picks up the other by the shell, etc. They are discovering who is the "boss". It happens and it's fine ... as long as they aren't ripping each other apart.

When you say your "new one" are you ISOing your crabs?

OddyCrab · 10-18-2007, 01:09 PM

yes both of them

**vckums** · 10-22-2007, 10:28 PM

Another reason for an attack is the lack of proteins in their diet. They ened an offering of protein in every meal. Check the safe food list for ideas.

OddyCrab · 10-22-2007, 10:37 PM

i do feed them unsalted turky sumtimes

**vckums** · 10-22-2007, 10:43 PM

Thats good! It's the sometimes that needs to change. They have to have proteins every day. And remember, you don't have to give them huge portions as they wont eat a lot. So for instance, if you are having turkey for dinner you can take a good size chunk, cut it into small pieces the size of say a quarter(depeding on how many crabs you have) and then freeze the rest in a baggie. You now have some ready! Also ask family members as well, to save shrimp tails if they eat those, and crab and lobster shells are good as well to give them! You go to any buffets? Take a little home with you that isnt salted or covered in spices.

alli'smommy · 10-23-2007, 07:16 AM

Wow, I didn't realize they needed protein in every meal!! But my crabbies love raw salmon!! They will eat eggs, too, scrambled, but they didn't care alot for the chicken I offered!!!

**msdiamonddawg** · 10-23-2007, 09:30 AM

I have to laugh ... I do this!

Quote:

Originally Posted by vckums

You go to any buffets? Take a little home with you that isnt salted or covered in spices.

10-17-2007, 10:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
OddyCrab (Micro Crab) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 96	attack? my dominant hc attacked my new larger one! i dunno what happend but they r fine now

10-18-2007, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
HERMEZ Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NC Posts: 1,293	Re: attack? thats normal pecking order __________________ 22PP's~9 Rugs~9 E's~5 Straws~2 Indo's~4 Violas~ http://photobucket.com/albums/a96/Herm-EZ/

10-18-2007, 10:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
OddyCrab (Micro Crab) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 96	Re: attack? whats that

10-18-2007, 11:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
msdiamonddawg Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scarborough - Toronto, Ontario Canada Posts: 889	Re: attack? They will fight ... feeler fights, or one picks up the other by the shell, etc. They are discovering who is the "boss". It happens and it's fine ... as long as they aren't ripping each other apart. When you say your "new one" are you ISOing your crabs? __________________ ~ every day is a crabby day ~

10-18-2007, 01:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
OddyCrab (Micro Crab) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 96	Re: attack? yes both of them

10-22-2007, 10:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
vckums Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,650	Re: attack? Another reason for an attack is the lack of proteins in their diet. They ened an offering of protein in every meal. Check the safe food list for ideas. __________________ Vicki 100% Organic Hermit Crab Food www.hermitcrabaddictionstore.com

10-22-2007, 10:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
OddyCrab (Micro Crab) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 96	Re: attack? i do feed them unsalted turky sumtimes

10-22-2007, 10:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
vckums Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,650	Re: attack? Thats good! It's the sometimes that needs to change. They have to have proteins every day. And remember, you don't have to give them huge portions as they wont eat a lot. So for instance, if you are having turkey for dinner you can take a good size chunk, cut it into small pieces the size of say a quarter(depeding on how many crabs you have) and then freeze the rest in a baggie. You now have some ready! Also ask family members as well, to save shrimp tails if they eat those, and crab and lobster shells are good as well to give them! You go to any buffets? Take a little home with you that isnt salted or covered in spices. __________________ Vicki 100% Organic Hermit Crab Food www.hermitcrabaddictionstore.com

10-23-2007, 07:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
alli'smommy "Preparing For Third Molt" Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: southern ohio Posts: 756	Re: attack? Wow, I didn't realize they needed protein in every meal!! But my crabbies love raw salmon!! They will eat eggs, too, scrambled, but they didn't care alot for the chicken I offered!!! __________________ love my hermies...

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