Anyone know a good brand for cuttlebone?

[Dosu]

Hello everyone,
I'm gonna ship some supplies for my tortoise from the US next week and I want to buy cuttlebone for my tortoise. I'm not sure what brand is good. Also should I be getting the cuttlebone that are made for birds? Some sources say that it's not healthy and some say it's fine. Recommendations on brands would be really appreciated! Thanks.

 

[G-stars]

I would get the bird kind, because it's the same thing and cheaper than a "reptile one". Just get a normal looking white one, I wouldn't get a different colored or one which is dyed.

 

[Dosu]

I would get the bird kind, because it's the same thing and cheaper than a "reptile one". Just get a normal looking white one, I wouldn't get a different colored or one which is dyed.

Thanks! Is any brand okay? The thing is I'll be buying this in bulk since shipping is pretty expensive so once I buy it, I'll be stuck with the same brand for a few months, so I'd rather get a good quality one.

 

[G-stars]

Thanks! Is any brand okay? The thing is I'll be buying this in bulk since shipping is pretty expensive so once I buy it, I'll be stuck with the same brand for a few months, so I'd rather get a good quality one.

Get the cheapest stuff. Cuttlebone is cuttlebone. You can also use egg shells as calcium. I found this link which contains some good information. https://finchwench.wordpress.com/20...-a-fish-but-it-is-good-for-birds-in-any-case/

 

[dmmj]

try to buy it loose at a feed store. If possible $0.25 a piece.

 

[pdrobber]

I've ordered it from carolinapetsupply when I order my TNT. Happy with both products. TNT is total nutrition for tortoises, a dietary powder blend of dried grasses,flowers and plants. #notanad

 

[dmmj]

I've ordered it from carolinapetsupply when I order my TNT. Happy with both products. TNT is total nutrition for tortoises, a dietary powder blend of dried grasses,flowers and plants. #notanad

it sounds like an ad to me

 

[pdrobber]

I just explained preemptively in anticipation of the "what's tnt" or "you order explosives with your cuttlebone?" comments.

 

[Yvonne G]

brands don't matter. All cuttlebone is the skeleton of the cuttlefish, not a manufactured product. If you can find a place to buy it bulk it's cheaper.

 

[leigti]

I've ordered it from carolinapetsupply when I order my TNT. Happy with both products. TNT is total nutrition for tortoises, a dietary powder blend of dried grasses,flowers and plants. #notanad

I also have ordered cuttlebone and TNT powder from Carolina pet supply. Very happy with both products.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Beaches are a pretty good source.

 

[Dosu]

Thank you for the replies guys! I decided to buy the cuttlebone from carolina pet supply

I've ordered it from carolinapetsupply when I order my TNT. Happy with both products. TNT is total nutrition for tortoises, a dietary powder blend of dried grasses,flowers and plants. #notanad

WHAT IN THE WORLD?!?!?!? YOU'RE BUYING EXPLOSIVES WITH YOUR CUTTLEBONE!!!!?!?!
(lol jk I've heard of TNT supplements for tortoises) I might try out the TNT supplements but may I ask, if I do get it, do I sprinkle it on every feeding? or only 1-2 a week like calcium supplements? Also do I get it with the probiotic things? (no idea what that is)
Thanks