13 replies to this topic

[BB-Koi-Keeper]

Does anyone use an automated feeder to prevent the fish from going crazy when they see people begging for food?

[koiguy1969]

thats part of the fun.of having the pond....but it doesnt take long for them to recognize those who feed them and those who dont... mine only come to see me and a few others. but will look, see me and follow me around the pond like a bunch of puppies that see snausages in my hand. myself..i wouldnt have it any other way!

[DrCase]

I am the auto feeder..

[stroppy]

me too ...its also a chance to check fish are all ok ...love to feed mine especially when its peas they go mad !!!

[BB-Koi-Keeper]

Never would have guessed they like peas!

[koiguy1969]

peas cantalope oranges watermelon cheerios are all good treats for koi and goldies. skin the peas first..

[BB-Koi-Keeper]

I can't wait! This is going to be so much fun! Who knew!

[stroppy]

aparently they like brown bread too ...very good autum food but i have never tried it ..a friend feeds whole slices and they all nibble it

[koiguy1969]

whole wheat or multi grain breads are definately well received.

[stroppy]

do you just put a whole slice in koiguy or should you brake it up first ?

[koiguy1969]

i tear off hunks for hand feeding......

[stroppy]

im going to try that as my fish are starting to come to my hand for food now ...the babies are very brave and this i think has helped the older ones not to be so scared of me

[koikeepr]

BB-Koi-Keeper said:

Never would have guessed they like peas!

Oh yes! You must try baby peas. Koi and goldfish love 'em. Plus, not only are they nutritionally beneficial, but they actually serve a positive health purpose in that they help prevent constipation in your fish.

You haven't lived until you've seen a fish enjoy canned peas! Don't forget to remove that thin outer casing before tossing 'em in, as fish can find that part hard to digest. I normally just pinch the pea before throwing it in, and the casing kind of falls off.

Edited by koikeepr, 31 October 2009 - 01:56 AM.

[DrDave]

I have never tried that. My Juvinille pond has picky eaters, maybe this will help. Thanks for the tip.