Feeding schedule for the Indian elephants extremly varies depending upon the region.
In south India, the following feeding schedule has been provided for the elephants:-
Young elephants ( 4-6 yrs old) :-
Ragi 3 kgs
Horse gram 1kg
Salt 200 gms
Jaggery 250 gms
Grass 50 kgs
Sugarcane 3 Nos.,
Green tree leaves-Bamboo/stylo 50 kgs
Coconut 500 gms ( 1 no.,)
Adult elephants:-
Ragi 7 kgs
Horse gram 2kgs
Salt 200 gms
Jaggery 250 gms
Grass 200 kgs
Sugarcane 4 Nos.
Green tree leaves-Bamboo 250 kgs
Coconut 500 gms ( 1 no.,)
Elephants should be watered twice daily- once in the morning about 8 AM and again about 5 PM.
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