Hay

[Ryansiegelreptiles]

I couldn't find anything on this specific question here. I am considering getting a Sulcata (this applies to all species however). I already get hay for my chickens, and I am trying to save a few dollars. Does anyone use hay from bails for their Sulcatas and do you have any issues with bugs attacking them or mites? Thanks

 

[Gillian M]

Let's see if @Yvonne and @Tom can help.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Does anyone use hay from bails

~ We use regular, three tie and mini.

 

[NorCal tortoise guy]

I use grass hay and have never had a problem

 

[Yvonne G]

They'll eat the softer grass hay, no problem, but hay with hard, stick-type stems is hard for them to eat.

 

[Tom]

I couldn't find anything on this specific question here. I am considering getting a Sulcata (this applies to all species however). I already get hay for my chickens, and I am trying to save a few dollars. Does anyone use hay from bails for their Sulcatas and do you have any issues with bugs attacking them or mites? Thanks

What type of hay do you feed your chickens? Where in the country are you?
I prefer orchard grass hay or bermuda hay for tortoises. I find timothy hay to be too stemmy, but large sulcatas can certainly handle it.