Yes, you CAN feed BN corn on the cob.

[LizStreithorst]

They say that you can't feed it because the plecos can't eat through the waxy coating of the kernels. My neighbors gift me vegetables. They often give me way more than I can use, so I end up sharing their gifts with my BN.
With corn on the cob, I cut it in half and blanch it for 5 minutes then pull it out and let it cool well enough to handle. At that point cut the halves into quarters lengthwise. Then take a super sharp knife, I use my filet knife, and slice off the very tips of the kernels. Toss them into the pleco tanks and watch them go to town.

The tips of the kernels are a treat for my pet hen who is on cage rest. She's recovering from a leg injury inflicted by Brooster while he was doing his job when his wife didn't want any part of it.

[Willie]

Re: Yes, you CAN feed BN corn on the cob.

You can also put in an entire cucumber, unpeeled. They'll burrow their way in, eat everything and the peel floating. Basically, BN's can eat any vegetable - uncooked, unpeeled, whatever.

[brewmaster15]

Re: Yes, you CAN feed BN corn on the cob.

You can also put in an entire cucumber, unpeeled. They'll burrow their way in, eat everything and the peel floating. Basically, BN's can eat any vegetable - uncooked, unpeeled, whatever.

Good thing My kids never learned that