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I've found something better than Mazuri for my Red-foot tort. I know what your thinking. I've seen lots of post and topics everyone recommending
Mazuri diet. First I'll list the basic ingredients of Mazuri: protein = 15%, fat = 3%, fiber = 18%. Now fiber is what red-foots need as its what they get most of in nature from a diet high in vegetables & fruits. As you can see while Mazuri does have a good percentage of fiber it does contain almost as much protein. Diets high in protein are shown to contribute to pyramiding. So some protein is good but not as much as fiber. After doing research I've fond something that offers a better % of ingredients and the good part is its cheaper and is easier to find than Mazuri. Zoo Med Natural Tortoise Food has the best ingredients and can be purchased at most pet stores instead of over the Internet like Mazuri. Here's the break down. Zoo Med Natural Tortoise Food: Protein=13.0%, Fat = 2.0%, Fiber = 23.0%, Moisture = 13.0%, Ash = 10.0%, Calcium = 1.3%, Phosphorus = 0.4%, Sodium = 0.3%. This what I feed my Redfoot on an occasion to supplement her diet. I mostly feed my tort fresh vegetables and fruits.
Mazuri diet. First I'll list the basic ingredients of Mazuri: protein = 15%, fat = 3%, fiber = 18%. Now fiber is what red-foots need as its what they get most of in nature from a diet high in vegetables & fruits. As you can see while Mazuri does have a good percentage of fiber it does contain almost as much protein. Diets high in protein are shown to contribute to pyramiding. So some protein is good but not as much as fiber. After doing research I've fond something that offers a better % of ingredients and the good part is its cheaper and is easier to find than Mazuri. Zoo Med Natural Tortoise Food has the best ingredients and can be purchased at most pet stores instead of over the Internet like Mazuri. Here's the break down. Zoo Med Natural Tortoise Food: Protein=13.0%, Fat = 2.0%, Fiber = 23.0%, Moisture = 13.0%, Ash = 10.0%, Calcium = 1.3%, Phosphorus = 0.4%, Sodium = 0.3%. This what I feed my Redfoot on an occasion to supplement her diet. I mostly feed my tort fresh vegetables and fruits.