Best for Juveniles?

[octalfox]

So i know apparently hibiscus is great! but i was wondering as a daily diet what is the 3-4 best foods i can feed my baby daily? He's a russian! (horsefield) And he's my first torti, so i want the very best for him!

Thanks! x

 

[wellington]

RE: Best for Juviniles? (sp?)

The best diet is as wide a variety diet as you can make it.

 

[Tom]

RE: Best for Juviniles? (sp?)

Sorry. Barb is right. We can name six good foods, but you'll still need a while lot more variety than that.

How about grape leaves, hibiscus leaves, dandelion, plantain, clover, mallow, spineless opuntia cactus pads, mulberry leaves, sow thistle, filaree, wild mustard, rose leaves, pansies, nasturtiums, geraniums, gazanias, squash leaves, collard greens, mustard greens, cilantro, endive, escarole, carrot tops, alfalfa, etc...

Mazuri is good once in a while too.

 

[octalfox]

RE: Best for Juviniles? (sp?)

Oki doki gonna go grab him some yummy stuff from the garden today

 

[octalfox]

RE: Best for Juviniles? (sp?)

Ok sooo today i got some marigold seeds, some kale and some sunflower are these all ok? also got dandilions too! so far are these ok for my torty?

(also got some clover!)

 

[JoesMum]

Re: Best for Juviniles? (sp?)

What type of marigold?
Pot marigold are fine http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/plants_19.asp?mode=main&catID=31
French marigolds aren't http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/plants_19.asp?mode=main&catID=314

Sunflower can be fed in moderation http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/plants_19.asp?mode=main&catID=367
Kale can be fed in moderation http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/plants_19.asp?mode=main&catID=529

Dandelions and clover are fine