I remember reading about a member telling about feeding liver to their turtle. I would like to know more about this. What kind of liver is best and is it fed raw? If not, what are some way to prepare it?
Thanks Gerry
Thanks Gerry
Feeding Box Turtle Liver
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I found this, but I never fed liver to our boxies. Worms & slugs yes, organ meats from mammals, no.
But, here is what I found.
➡️ I've used it for years as a supplement to the diet, offering it about once a month. I'll boil it, and a full grown male slider will get about a quarter size piece. For the box turtles, I mash it up and mix it with soaked Mazuri turtle chow and grated/diced fruits and veggies for the box turtles.
But, here is what I found.
➡️ I've used it for years as a supplement to the diet, offering it about once a month. I'll boil it, and a full grown male slider will get about a quarter size piece. For the box turtles, I mash it up and mix it with soaked Mazuri turtle chow and grated/diced fruits and veggies for the box turtles.
DoubleD1996!
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That may have been me. I feed raw chicken liver every once in a while, as well as fish liver. You could cook it on low by boiling it. It gives it like a cooked ground beef consistency.
Many, many years ago I read that you should feed organ meat sparingly, however, it's been so long ago that I no longer remember the reasoning.
Thanks, for the feedback everyone.
Gerry
Gerry
as soon as it warms up a bit more , i believe next week , i will be feeding all my turtles calves liver at least a couple times ....... i also feed it a couple times before they quit eating in the fall ....it is a nutrient dense food .... i lightly cook it to keep it from falling apart ......
