bit of a silly question

[Charleey's Mummy]

I know it might sound silly, but ive only actually seen my tortoise have a poo one since i got her 3 weeks ago. I know she might bury it in her enclosure so i might not be seeing it, but how often do tortoises poo? is it every day or less often??

 

[jeffbens0n]

How often they poo can vary, and is determined mainly by what they are eating. They will usually defecate when they are in water, as it loosens their bowels, so if you haven't seen her poop you could try soaking her for 20 minutes or so daily, or every other day.

 

[Charleey's Mummy]

I soak her every other day for around 20mins and have never seen her poop in the water. When i first got her the previous owner was feedin her carrot and her poop was bright orange, i have weaned her off carrot onto weeds so im wondering if im just not noticing it now its not bright orange.

 

[coreyc]

Welcome to the forum how old is she ? if she is still small she could be eating it yea gross but normal. is she eating good ?

 

[Charleey's Mummy]

Ive been told shes 2 years old, shes about 4 inches, she doesnt eat alot really but not sure how much is normal. When previous owner gave her carrot she would rush over and eat it as quick as she could, but since ive weaned her off it she eats more slowly, some days just little amount, other days she eats a few flowers and weeds.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Charley's Mummy:

Welcome to the forum!!

May we know your name?

 

[bikerchicspain]

Hello and welcome,