Chelseaa
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What types of flowers are good for red foot tortoises? How would I obtain these flowers? I do not know where to get them. Local grocery stores? Or grow them myself?
Flowers in Redfoot diet?
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I don't know about redfoots specifically, but as far as edible flowers I know my sulcata adores dandelion, hibiscus, nasturtium, clover, african violet and occasionally geranium and roses. I am looking forward to my squash plants flowering later this summer so he can try those, too.
As far as obtaining them, I have heard they sell some edible flowers in grocery stores, but I would always recommend growing them yourself. You just never know what types of chemicals they may have used.
As far as obtaining them, I have heard they sell some edible flowers in grocery stores, but I would always recommend growing them yourself. You just never know what types of chemicals they may have used.
My Redfoots eat the above flowers plus snail vine flowers.
My tortoise loves hibiscus. I bought a hibiscus plant JUST for her, planted it in my yard...well, it appears that it's a favorite of some other animals, too, because all the flowers have been eaten. Even the buds 
Dandelion is another favorite, and I give her the occasional hosta flower and pansies. Tried african violet, she hated it.
Here's a good list of house plants that may help you in deciding what to feed your tortoise:
http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/plants_19.asp?thissection=5
If you're in a colder climate like me, I would recommend buying this thing called Herbal Hay which is just a mix of dried flowers that I sprinkle over my tortoises food twice a week. It's good to have during the long winter.
Dandelion is another favorite, and I give her the occasional hosta flower and pansies. Tried african violet, she hated it.
Here's a good list of house plants that may help you in deciding what to feed your tortoise:
http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/plants_19.asp?thissection=5
If you're in a colder climate like me, I would recommend buying this thing called Herbal Hay which is just a mix of dried flowers that I sprinkle over my tortoises food twice a week. It's good to have during the long winter.
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Chelseaa, what is your location?
A member from your general area can likely help you select the plants that will work best for you.
A member from your general area can likely help you select the plants that will work best for you.
Oh, yes, and petunias! Although Odin prefers the leaves to the flowers.
Chelseaa
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Surrounding area of Detroit.
Chelseaa
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My tortoise loves hibiscus. I bought a hibiscus plant JUST for her, planted it in my yard...well, it appears that it's a favorite of some other animals, too, because all the flowers have been eaten. Even the buds
Dandelion is another favorite, and I give her the occasional hosta flower and pansies. Tried african violet, she hated it.
Here's a good list of house plants that may help you in deciding what to feed your tortoise:
http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/plants_19.asp?thissection=5
If you're in a colder climate like me, I would recommend buying this thing called Herbal Hay which is just a mix of dried flowers that I sprinkle over my tortoises food twice a week. It's good to have during the long winter.
Awesome! Thanks so much for the info! Is the herbal hay in the small pet section at pet stores?
The herbal hay I bought online: http://www.tortoisesupply.com/HerbalHay
I bought a bag about a year and a half ago and I still have more than half left. I sprinkle some on her greens twice a week.
