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    Tortoise in Calif Central Valley not very hungry last few weeks

    He does get a soak every week. He gets offered water daily and he loves playing in the Sprinkler. He is very hydrated. Anxious to see how he does today eating wise. His pee last nite was clear by the way.
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    Tortoise in Calif Central Valley not very hungry last few weeks

    We do try and buy only the best in the local health sections of the stores. We triple soak and he's never been so picky before. Even tried fresh Spinach today, didnt want it. Thanks to everyone so far for the advice.
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    Tortoise in Calif Central Valley not very hungry last few weeks

    We are outside Merced. Thank you for the advice. Its appreciated.
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    Tortoise in Calif Central Valley not very hungry last few weeks

    We have this list, He does not like Cactus! I know...He's a Desert Tortoise. He prowls the yard looking for fallen Trumpet Vine Blooms. I will try to pick em up before he gets em. Toro is registered by the state, we adopted him from the placement program they have. He has his own Facebook page...
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    Tortoise in Calif Central Valley not very hungry last few weeks

    He gets Endive, Mustard Greens, Turnip Greens, Carrots, Collard Greens, Kale, And his Tortoise Pellets Daily. He get a lil fruit, not much as it will make his Pee white. Outside he gets grasses and Flowers, Roses, Hibiscus and right now Trumpet Vine and Honeysuckle blooms.
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    Tortoise in Calif Central Valley not very hungry last few weeks

    Thanks for the welcome. Usually he is putting it away preppin for winter by now. Maybe the coming El Nino? I just offered him some of my bagged salad. I know, not good, but I was reachin to find out whats going on. Its Romaine and Radicchio and He's inhaling it! So at least I know that he's not...
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    Tortoise in Calif Central Valley not very hungry last few weeks

    Hello all, first time poster. Toro is our 10 yr old Calif Desert Tortoise. Over the last month or so, his diet is off. He's happy and very social still, Walks high and drinks normal amt. His usual diet is just not appealing to him. However if you throw some Roses or Hibiscus or Honeysuckle...
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