Hi all. We've had our gorgeous 20 month old Boris for a month and a half now and I'm really getting in to identification of weeds for him here in Scotland. I love trying him with new weeds that I find as the season progresses into summer. It's so satisfying when he really likes one. So here are Boris's top 10 favourites so far that I thought I'd share. Hopefully you can share your torts favourites. All have been checked on the Tortoise table website as safe.
10. Catsear
9. Ribwort Plantain
8. Pink Purslane flowers
7. Nipplewort
6. Dandelion
5. Opposite leaved Golden Saxifrage
4. Welsh Poppy
3. Aloe Vera
2. Common Dog Violet (beautiful little flower - I feel bad picking it)
And drumroll for the top fave food of Boris is.......
1. The mighty Bugle! - he devours the entire stem in minutes!
Obviously all of the above are fed as part of a very varied and mixed diet and some only in moderation, i.e Aloe Vera and his beloved Bugle, but boy does he love that Bugle. I'm sure there will be many more favourites to come as more summer flowers bloom, but just had to share as it's so enjoyable. And my friends are getting a bit tired of my rambling and veering off on walks while they are in mid conversation with me, as I spot a new flower for my sweet little tort's breakfast [emoji38] [emoji217]
Thanks, Lynne
10. Catsear
9. Ribwort Plantain
8. Pink Purslane flowers
7. Nipplewort
6. Dandelion
5. Opposite leaved Golden Saxifrage
4. Welsh Poppy
3. Aloe Vera
2. Common Dog Violet (beautiful little flower - I feel bad picking it)
And drumroll for the top fave food of Boris is.......
1. The mighty Bugle! - he devours the entire stem in minutes!
Obviously all of the above are fed as part of a very varied and mixed diet and some only in moderation, i.e Aloe Vera and his beloved Bugle, but boy does he love that Bugle. I'm sure there will be many more favourites to come as more summer flowers bloom, but just had to share as it's so enjoyable. And my friends are getting a bit tired of my rambling and veering off on walks while they are in mid conversation with me, as I spot a new flower for my sweet little tort's breakfast [emoji38] [emoji217]
Thanks, Lynne