Hibiscus...age to feed?

[Jofie1969]

How old should I start introducing Hibiscus leaves and flowers. Clovers, dandelions and roses? Do Sulcata like the rose petals or the leaves?

 

[dmmj]

Yes to the Rose question botb. any age

 

[Jodie]

I introduce every new food I can as soon as possible. All that you listed are good. My leopards and Sulcata love roses. Babies can't eat the leaves very good, but eat some.

 

[Gillian M]

Please read the "Beginners Mistakes" Thread and the many care sheets available.

Could you post a clearer pic of your tort and his/her enclosure?

And welcome to the forum!

 

[Speedy-1]

The sooner the better ! You may need to chop things up into smaller pieces for a little one !

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I agree with all of the above.
I don't keep sulcatas, but believe it's good for all torts to have a natural diet as soon as possible.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Baby hibiscus leaves are thinner, softer and easier to eat than the bigger ones.
Some large leaves are very tough and fibrous.

 

[Tom]

My hatchlings are introduced to rose and hibiscus petals and leaves within days of leaving their egg.

If your baby was not introduced to a wide range of foods right after hatching, be prepared for a lengthy introduction period where the tortoise might not eat the new things for a while.

Once they are 8-10 inches they will eat anything and everything.