Duckweed

[Nobody]

Is Duckweed good for tortoises.?Specifically Sulcata?/If yes,what benefits does Duckweed have?
Thanks.

 

[terryo]

I really don't know what benefits duckweek has, but I always put some in my boxie's little pond and also my Cherries pond. I've never seen my RF eat any, but the boxies love it.

 

[HLogic]

It has the highest average protein content of any plant and contains rather high concentrations of oxalates depending upon the calcium concentration of the water; up to twice that of spinach. I'm sure in small amounts as part of a varied diet, it would do no harm. Many animals, including water turtles (and humans), eat it.