Cost of feedings?

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Tom said:
Spineless opuntia cactus. You grow it by sticking a pad in dry dirt. Very technical and complicated... :D haha

Grape vines work great in any climate. They grow in the spring and summer and go dormant through winter. A redfoot could eat some grapes once in a while, but for most species we just feed the leaves.

lol, great info, and i do believe that my grandfather down in arizona could send me some of that cactus to plant :D
 

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Squash leaves and flowers are a good choice, don't feed the tomato plant itself it is toxic.
 

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Might be able to feed the squash too, depends what you end up getting.
 

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dmmj said:
Squash leaves and flowers are a good choice, don't feed the tomato plant itself it is toxic.

I will be sure to watch out for that. when he gets older, could i mow my yard, and keep the shavings and feed them to him?
 

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Grass clippings are another good choice, my sulcata loves to chow down on the grass in his pen. I have noticed that grass seems to be hit or miss with tortoises. They either love it or ignore it.
 

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Grass clippings are another good choice, my sulcata loves to chow down on the grass in his pen. I have noticed that grass seems to be hit or miss with tortoises. They either love it or ignore it.

i'll keep that in mind :D, but its worth a shot.
 

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dmmj said:
Grass clippings are another good choice, my sulcata loves to chow down on the grass in his pen. I have noticed that grass seems to be hit or miss with tortoises. They either love it or ignore it.

My Russian loves it! Let's see how my new sulcata will like it!
 

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TortoiseBoy1999 said:
dmmj said:
Grass clippings are another good choice, my sulcata loves to chow down on the grass in his pen. I have noticed that grass seems to be hit or miss with tortoises. They either love it or ignore it.

My Russian loves it! Let's see how my new sulcata will like it!

man i would get a sulcata, but its just the upkeep cost as well as outdoor enclosure, but the worst part for me would be winter heating bills.
 
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