redfoot diet

Hello everyone! Our little redfoot (225g) is named Sprout. This is our second attempt at a enclosure for her. The first enclosure we had was a big dog house we converted to suit Sprout. We kept it outside within a covered and screened patio. It had a heat and UVB lamp..... which we thought was...

Hello everyone! It's been awhile since I've posted something on here, as I've been collecting everything I can to make sure my soon to be new baby redfoot is as happy as can be. I am happy to say that I have received my Enclosure from @Markw84 and am more than satisfied with how it turned out. I...

Hello! First, thank you everyone for all of your amazing information on this site! I have learned a ton so far along with the books and other FB sites I am in. I own a certified organic farm in south fl and we grow all sorts of greens, herbs, fruits, micro greens and we are most known for...

Lego Enjoying the Florida sunshine and hibiscus (his/her favorites) Taking the Sun in the morning and afternoon. Found it carrying the leaves to that spot and having a snack while sunbathing. This animal is one surprise after another. Love watching the daily happy life.

looking to purchase some plant food for my redfoot just worried, is this fine ? PLANT FOOD LINK : https://www.tortoisehut.co.uk/product-page/food4tort

Friend of mine gave me a large bag of dried food her rabbit used to eat. It's sealed and store-bought, but I wanted to see if there's anything on here that my Red foot cannot have before I toss it in. Ingredients: Cornflower,Dandelion, Melissa, Plantain (leafy greens), Alfalfa, Peppermint...

Alrighty, So first off some information Donatello 11yr old female(recently discovered we have had her since she was 4 and many vets agreed that she was a boy) in a 4ft x 6ft indoor enclosure(we rent outdoor not an option) Veterinarian says is in good health and condition :) Schedule- feed...

what is yall opinions on feeding dandelions found growing outside as its getting warm now they are growing everywhere and i was thinking of picking a few washing them and feeding them to my RF, i havent proceeded to do it yet as ino there could be all sorts of things on them plants, but what if...

is broccoli okay for redfoots to eat? and how would you guys prep it?

Hi everyone, I have a three month old tortoise hatchling about to turn four months named Nopal. I just wanted some advice and possible suggestions of what I could do differently or what I am doing right, thank you in advance! I have him on a schedule where I soak him, for thirty minutes and...

any suggestions, advice, will be highly appreciated :)

hi im wondering if anyone has a weekly food plan for their baby redfoots as im struggling on what i should feed her day in day out so for example Monday - Leafy Greens Tuesday - Leafy Greens Wednesday - Fruits Thursday - Tortoise Diet Food/ Dry Pellets Friday - Leafy Greens Saturday - Leafy...

So I just brought a juvenile redfoot home yesterday, got him all set up in his new enclosure, and he seems to be doing ok-ish. I was wondering how to know if he's doing well or if his behaviors are something I should be concerned about? So far he mostly just sits and bobs his head in and out...

My Redfoot tort (approx. 3 years old) doesnt seem to touch his salad on his own. However, whenever i show him and hand feed him food, he takes it and eats most things i give him. I switch out the food after 24 hours. Heat, humidity, and light sources are all optimal. He's soaked 2 times a week...

Hi! I was hoping to get some insight and care tips for Redfoots. I purchased one today and have him in a large glass aquarium with coco coir substrate, a large shallow water dish, a dark and humid hideout, and I feed him mustard/collard/turnip greens mixed with ZOOmed tropical tortoise pellets...

New owner here, I just wanted to know what greens, fruit and protein my little one can eat. Also what they can eat all the time and some of the things they can have as a treat every now and again. But anything about diet is perfect Thank you in advance.

Hi I am new to the tortoise forum I have recently purchased a baby red foot tortoise from a breeder, we’ve had him/her just over a week and we’ve discovered he’s a fussy eater. We’ve been offering a selection of differnt foods every meal time and the only thing he has eaten is mushroom, meal...

I have read that if a tortoise is given too much protein it will cause rapid growth/weight gain and will make them unable to walk properly in the future if they don’t exercise enough, but what if they have an excessive amount of protein but also get enough exercise? Is it fine? Will it cause...

Hi! I have a 3 year old Female Redfoot (Lucy) lately she hasnt been eating much? I can't get her to eat many greens, and she seems to only want to eat banana, some chicken (once a week) and maybe a grape or two. She has a varied diet and eats basically what I eat (I am a health nut/ I go out of...