Hello me again!
Would like 2 say thank u 2 every 1 who answered my question last time about what 2 feed my tort!
Another question tho.......
because my little baby has been eating fruit and veg 4 probably the whole of her life so far, is it ok 2 change her diet straight away?????
she's still eating kale and now a few dandelions, is this ok??
(shes a 1 yr old hermanns tortoise)
thanks
xXx
2007-10-22 03:26:36 · 9 answers · asked by xX-dOn-Xx 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Im overwintering her as well,
she's too young to go into hibernation
2007-10-22 04:01:41 · update #1
yes it would be OK to change her diet as you are already eating some of the things she should be, just introduce the food slowly and do not worry if she does not eat it straight away, we got given a Herman that often ate cat food, now this is something that you should never give to Herman's, and for a week she would not eat the food then one day she just started eating it so do not panic too much they will eat the food you put down just use the fruit as a treat i give it once a month and use it when i hand feed them as a treat mine loves a bit of pear, so just introduce the correct food and she will be fine, well done you are already doing a great job with her and with the research on how to look after your pet properly i am sure you will have many years enjoyment with your healthy tortoise.
2007-10-22 23:38:04 · answer #1 · answered by fruitcake 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she'll eat the greens I would stop feeding fruits and veggies. If she's having a difficult time transitioning, you can mix a little of her favorite foods in with the greens.
Spring salad mixed with weeds (like dandelion) is a great base diet.
2007-10-22 05:36:15 · answer #2 · answered by Eva 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can change the diet right now, and it will only be good for the tortoise.
Dandelions are great! Kale is not so good- low in iodine.
Try http://www.tortoisetrust.org for good info.
2007-10-22 14:37:11 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can change her food as often as you like - it is recommended that this is done.
Kale you mustn't give too much....try and vary her diet but seriously cut back on the fruit.
Don't forget your research and books. Truly, they will benefit you. :o)
2007-10-22 11:40:47 · answer #4 · answered by Leu 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont feed your hermans anything it wouldnt find in the wild, certainly not raw egg! ask your question here...
http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/
for expert advise!
2007-10-22 05:03:13 · answer #5 · answered by drummerkid1993 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would think so, but really, at the finale of september, she should have gone into hibernation. Try her on farmhouse cake
2007-10-22 03:36:41 · answer #6 · answered by bottle babe 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Try a little raw egg before she goes into hibernation
2007-10-22 03:57:16 · answer #7 · answered by Goldy 7 · 0⤊ 6⤋
They really like to eat dog food. I don't know why.
2007-10-22 06:42:01 · answer #8 · answered by L. S 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋
what fo feed a tortoise??? that is easy ... anything that you can cook in a SLOOOW COOKER!!!!
2007-10-22 03:49:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋