They are littler than what we thought they was going to be so what would be a good thing to feed them? They man we got them from said that he feeds them kale is that good for babies? Please let me know as soon as possible! Thanks!
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reid_3rd
Jul 11, 2003 08:12 AM
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Niki
Jul 11, 2003 12:58 PM
Kale is in the cabbage family and not good in large quantities.
A little now and then is OK. Better greens are collard greens,
mustard greens, turnip greens, endive lettuce, escarole lettuce.
Lots of variety is important - occasionally add some yellow squash,
zuchinni squash, green peppers, yellow peppers, banana (not
too much) and any weeds - dandelions and flowers like hibiscus -
flowers and leaves. Bermuda grass and timothy hay (many small
torts won't eat this but like to hide in it). Get a mixture
bag at a supermarket of "spring mix" or something it has a
variety of greens in it for a change also. Avoid- iceberg completely,
and don't feed romaine if you can help it - these take calcium
out of the tortoise's system. Not much spinach either, makes
them lose water.
To add calcium get a piece of cuttlebone (white thing they
sell for bird beaks) and scrape it over their food.
