| Koi fish are beautiful to behold, they are brightly | | | | rest will follow suit. |
| colored and swim through the water with such grace | | | | The fish must be able to see you while they are |
| and confidence. They are also quite entertaining. | | | | eating. So don't walk away from the pond before |
| Unlike that little goldfish in your aquarium, Koi are | | | | they start to eat the pellets. |
| very social animals. They love to be in large groups | | | | Gradually put your hand nearer to the Koi fish as you |
| and will really put on a show at your next party. | | | | feed them over a period of days until they get used |
| One of the best things about Koi is their ability to eat | | | | to hand feeding. |
| out of your hand. In fact, that is one of the first | | | | If at first it doesn't work try, try again. |
| things that draw many Koi owners into the hobby in | | | | Eventually over the course of a week or so, the Koi |
| the first place. They see another pond owner hand | | | | fish will begin to equate you with mealtime. You can |
| feeding their fish, and think that it is a really neat | | | | begin to test them by sprinkling a bit of food and |
| thing. With a little bit of practice, you can have a | | | | drawing them closer to you. Next, you can place |
| great time interacting with your Koi fish and have | | | | your hands in the water while they are eating the |
| them hand feeding in no time. | | | | pellets. If they don't startle, then you are doing good. |
| Here are some tips to teaching your Koi how to eat | | | | Some may even come closer to your hands, as they |
| out of your hand: | | | | have figured out that you are associated with the |
| Feed them in the same place every time – | | | | food. |
| choose an area away from the waterfall. If you mix | | | | You may even notice that the bold Koi will try to |
| up the location, you are likely to delay their | | | | nudge your hand trying to get your attention. With a |
| understanding of the hand feeding process. | | | | little bit of luck, and some patience, in a few weeks |
| Drop a small handful of pellets and stay there to | | | | all your Koi will start jumping and splashing when they |
| observe their reaction. Continue to do this until they | | | | see you headed towards the pond. |
| begin to start or show disinterest. | | | | Once you have the skill mastered, don't hesitate to |
| The bravest or hungriest will start to eat and the | | | | show your new skill off to all your friends! Enjoy! |