Cuttlebone for DT

[LydiaByrdie]

Hi! Is cuttlebone okay for my DT? If so, is there a certain type/brand?

 

[zolasmum]

Hi! Is cuttlebone okay for my DT? If so, is there a certain type/brand?

Welcome, Lydia.Cuttle bone is a very good thing, which you can leave in your tortoise's enclosure all the time. It is sold for birds with clips to fix it to the bars - just take the clip off and put it in loose.My tortoise ate it enthusiastically for a long time, then just lost interest, but I still leave it there for him. It is good to help keep his beak from getting too long. Also it gives him calcium.
Any sort will be ok, except flavoured ones , which I know are sometimes sold.
Best wishes
Angie

 

[Tom]

Hi! Is cuttlebone okay for my DT? If so, is there a certain type/brand?

Hello and welcome. Angie said it best. I get mine in bulk online. (I have a lot of torts...)

 

[LydiaByrdie]

Thank you both very much. Just inherited him from my grandfather, so I fortunately already know a lot about caring for him --- but wasn't sure about cuttlebone. DT is about 10 years old. My grandfather may have given him cuttlebone in the past, but I don't remember. He is very healthy and my new obsession! We go way back but now I have a whole new perspective on him because now he is my responsibility. I think he misses my grandfather. I will get him some cuttlebone and see if he likes it! Thank you!

 

[Warren]

Thank you both very much. Just inherited him from my grandfather, so I fortunately already know a lot about caring for him --- but wasn't sure about cuttlebone. DT is about 10 years old. My grandfather may have given him cuttlebone in the past, but I don't remember. He is very healthy and my new obsession! We go way back but now I have a whole new perspective on him because now he is my responsibility. I think he misses my grandfather. I will get him some cuttlebone and see if he likes it! Thank you!

It nice you hear that you are doing this for your Grandfather, I was having a conversation with my 14yr. old Grandson just the other day about taking care of my Sulcata when I'm gone. He acted like he wasn't interested, until I told him that I'm leaving everything I have in a trust fund for Sammy. I hope one of my Grandchildren will take care of my Sammy and love him as much as I do. God Bless you for doing this for Grandfather.

 

[LydiaByrdie]

Hi Warren! That is very sweet. I hope someone in your family will look after Sammy for you. My grandfather talked to me for years about taking care of Parley, his BELOVED desert tortoise, to make sure I wanted to and would be ready.

He showed me everything about caring for him and asked me to keep him for weeks at a time just so I would understand what was involved. Funny enough, I was also 14 years old when he began talking to me about inheriting him. I am now 25 and have been prepared for a long time haha!

Taking Parley makes me feel comforted after my grandfather's death. I know he would be so happy that his "training" for me is working out

I have loved Parley a long time and will continue to. I want him to stay in the family as long as he lives.

 

[Mrs.Jennifer]

I’m sorry for your grandfather’s passing, but what a joy to carry on the care of his beloved Parley! I hope it brings you wonderful memories as you care for him.

Welcome to the Forum, but to be honest, members are always looking for photos of torts…