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EJ
at Mon Jul 19 17:08:07 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by EJ ]
You are going to find many conflicting opinions about Mazuri Tortoise diet. If you follow the instructions the results will convince you that you made a good choice... Is it the 'right' choice? That's where the debate comes in. I use it for about 15 different species and love the results. Those that don't recommend it have not used it or don't use it based on the theory that Soy is bad for you. Well, there are many things that tortoises eat in the wild that are bad for you. I've tried the Mazuri (on a bet with my 9 year old) and I wouldn't make it a staple of my diet (it's very bland)(but then... have you ever tasted grass?)
There is something in the mix that is obviously beneficial to the animal based on the resulting development of the animal that uses it. That point cannot be argued by the person that has ever used it for any length of time. I'm going on 4 years of use now and go through about 25 lbs a month. I feed it about every 4 days and feed as much as they will eat in one sitting the remove the leftovers.
Not all tortoises will eat it but those that do can smell it coming and react accordingly.
Btw... I just found out that Petsmart carries 1/2 and 1 lb. containers of the stuff.
As with many ideas with keeping tortoises you are going to find strong oppinions on both sides. This opinion is based on successful use over a decent time period and only more time will tell if I'm making the proper decision.
One other btw... I believe this diet has been used by zoos for larger tortoises for over 15 years now.
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 Ed
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RE: Mazuri Tortoise food? Opinions? - EJ, Mon Jul 19 17:08:07 2004