Hatchlings and Cactus
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Is That Small Pieces of cactus over Lettuce?
Is That Small Pieces of cactus over Lettuce?
It does help the hatclings get the feel of it when its cut small for them if they have never had it before..
Jacob said:
What does the title say ?
it's cactus
A nice start for them. Ours loves the cactus too, which is great for them. Nice hatchlings!
Thanks Jacob, just cactus
It was the first time feeding for one of them in there and I try to make it easy... for now.
Thanks Christy. Love the pics of your torts as well. This is the first forum Ive ever been apart of. Wish I had more pics of past years hatchlings, but after a couple of computers... well. I do have some pre digital camera photos here somewhere.
Jacob said:
It was the first time feeding for one of them in there and I try to make it easy... for now.
dalano73 said:
coreyc said:Jacob said:
What does the title say ?
Thanks Christy. Love the pics of your torts as well. This is the first forum Ive ever been apart of. Wish I had more pics of past years hatchlings, but after a couple of computers... well. I do have some pre digital camera photos here somewhere.
TortieLuver said:
Paul, What you do is a constant for us with all our hatchlings. My favorite food for a torotise! We grow our own and I have several other large sources that I get large amounts for free. Just love cactus for tortoises, the perfect food!
I agree Greg. Over the years I've offered all sorts of weeds, mixed greens, hibiscus flowers and leaves and Mazuri as a first food and none of them draw the attention from my hatchlings like cactus. They will eat all the other stuff, but not with the same tenacity.
ALDABRAMAN said:Paul, What you do is a constant for us with all our hatchlings. My favorite food for a torotise! We grow our own and I have several other large sources that I get large amounts for free. Just love cactus for tortoises, the perfect food!
I only feed the new tender ones that we grow here on our property to insure safety, meaning w/o pesticides, etc...
Your hatchlings look perfect, very nice sir....
Your hatchlings look perfect, very nice sir....
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ALDABRAMAN said:
aldabraman with all your tortoises i cant imagine how many plants you would need to feed your own!! hahah
Tortoise-Luke said:
We have alot, thank goodeness for all my "other sources" for cactus. LOL.
I need to find a few sources to get some from while mine are getting established....
Glad to see they are all doing well and have healthy appetites!
Don't know how this one got by me...this is the ULTIMATE hatchling paradise! I've been offering the youngsters chopped cactus from the start and it's really their favorite by far! A couple of whirls in the food processor and PRESTO! I have to tell you guys, if you're getting your cactus from Rivenrock.com...you can't beat it...it's all organically grown! But, I just ordered 20 pounds from Tyler...and he sent me 25. And let me tell you, this stuff is DYNAMITE! I can feed the four little ones and Aladar off one pad...plus it grows fast! Already have 4 pads planted and they're rooting! So, if you haven't checked out Tortoisesupply.com yet...you need to seriously consider it! Hey Paul...do you grow your own? Love to see some shots if you do. Also, do you ever offer aloe?
squamata said:DeanS said:
I also get mine from Tyler, and I do feed Aloe every now and then, my leopards seem to like it just as much as the cactus, Ive also begun offering jade plant recently and they like that as well.
Yeah! Tom had mentioned the Jade to me once before and it completely slipped my mind...sounds like a new addition to the succulent garden;P
Dean, there are a few cactus that I offer along with aloe. I have never tried Jade plant, but might give it a try. All I know is the hatchlings devour cactus more than anything offered. Dont know what type of cactus is in the first pic, but they love it. I have a bunch in containers around the house.
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