diet

[Kaska]

I'm getting a new redfoot tortoise. It's about two years old. I'm looking for information on feeding. What are the best pellets and I read to feed weeds like filaree, mallow, hawksbit, dandelion, sow thistle, plantain, clover, wild mustard and garlic, etc... Mulberry leaves. Rose and hibiscus leaves and flowers. Grape leaves...but where do you find these? I don't think I've seen that at the store.

 

[JoesMum]

Hello and welcome

This link contains detailed information on how you should care for your redfoot

http://www.tortoiselibrary.com/species-information-2/chelonoidis/

It is worthwhile reading while waiting for further replies.

 

[dmmj]

most of that stuff you have to go yourself or have a neighbor who does. You can buy lots of different greens at the grocery store mustard, turnup, dandelions, & so on. Do you know what it's diet was like before?

 

[Lu_x85]

I'm currently growing a variety of plants including some you have mentioned from seed. I have also bought 3 hibiscus plants from a local supermarket but won't feed those to my redfoot until I've had them growing in my garden for a year as I don't know what feeds etc its been given.

I have a well established grape vine in my garden which my RF loves.