Any help with feeding?

[JNSNannahenson170]

I think I spoiled my sulcata turtles. I can't get them to eat any hay. If they are going to live for 100 years, they need to eat hay. I have been feeding them fruit and veggies. They also have grasses from the yard. I only give them fruit and veggies when I have some. I am really trying not to feed them any extras so they will eat the hay. They think they're starving. Does anyone have a suggestion? Things I have tried. No extra food at all, except grass in the yard, of course. I keep timothy hay, and I have tried orchard hay. I put it where they usually get fed. They are both 2 years old.

 

[Sarah2020]

They need continuous grazing food. Have you got hibiscus and they will eat a branch. I have seen melons and squash provided and consumed!. I suggest you read the care sheet to check your set up and correct as required.

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[Yvonne G]

They don't eat hay until they get bigger, usually around the time they're big enough to live outside.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I can't believe no one has said "DO NOT FEED A SULCATA TORTOISE FRUIT".
Oh. @Sarah2020 has.
This is a rare (almost never) treat. Not part of a Sulcatas diet.
They are unable to process sugars and you'll get a very ill tortoise.
Hopefully he's OK.