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gummybearpoop Aug 08, 2008 10:56 AM

I have read from the tortoise trust about red-foots that fruit comprises about 70% of their diet during the wet season, and 40% of the dry season. This information was based on field studies in South America.

Most of the caresheets I see online, suggests to feed red-foots fruit once or two times a week. I have seen some caresheets that say to offer red-foots, 50% fruit and protein combined. Which probably equates to 40-45% fruit and 5-10% protein.

It seems like fruits and flowers make up a good amount of a red-foots natural diet, but in captivity they are mostly fed greens and a small percentage of fruit.

Anyone have any input? A lot of this information can be confusing to new keepers.

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Terryo Aug 08, 2008 04:27 PM

This is about the best site that I have seen so far. I have been following his care sheets for a year now, and my Cherry Head Redfoot looks great.
http://www.redfoots.com/redfoot.htm

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