. Her hormone related behavior determines the amount of high carbs (sweet potato, squash, corn, brown rice etc). I add 1/4 tbsp or less rolled oats to absorb moisture before feeding if needed. I top it with cooked egg white x2/wk or whole egg x2/wk about 1/4 egg each. I dry habanero, jalapeños etc. Then crush one to top her chop. This is not consistent. My daughter and I are in competition w these. Nameliss is very active. She gets Harrison High potency coarse and Lifetime Pepper coarse. Nameliss treats her pellets like finger food, watching TV, a nibble before bed or after a snooze. Unless molting she eats about 1 tbsp ea/day avg. I use a waste not type food box. This is only for pellets. Since using this food box it takes about 3-4 months for 5# of pellets. She's on the light side with her wtg; 13.8-14.5 ounces. I ration her 'I want' treats. I will relent adding more if her wtg creeps to 14 ounces. Her policy is if her human pet is eating it, give it a try. So I have the eat in a closet foods. You know those; hot buttered popcorn, potato chips, greasy fries, lasagna, and items requiring garlic, onions, tomatoes, avocado etc. I'm the first to admit and complain about Harrison cost. With the two flavors it's just over 40$ for 3+ months. My monthly soda intake is more! I only purchase Harrison from them. I had problems with expiration date from 3rd party suppliers. I haven't had nutritional related problems in my greys with Harrison's in 40+ yrs. Grey #1 ate more daily but his wtg was 16.3 avg ounces.
