I wasn't sure where to post this so here it is.
I usually feed my redfoots low fat cat food once a week as their only source of animal protein. I started mixing it up last week with a bit of fried egg, and Today I offered them each a meal worm with their salad. Anyhow, my largest redfoot, Atticus, didnt recognize the worm as food. I know he saw him for sure. He even gave it a couple of sniffs, but he never bothered to sample it. I've never seen Atticus eating bugs or slugs either. He does like cat food tho. My smaller redfoot, Ramona, is a natural born killer. My wife has seen her, on several occasions, eating slugs and caterpillar. Today, as soon as Ramona saw the worm she went to work on it and it was gone in just a few seconds.
I just want to make sure my Torts get their protein. I also want to move away from cat food which I've been using for the passed year. Any advice would be appreciated.
The reason I posted this here and not in the redfoot Forum is because I also offered a meal worm to my Leos. I've been reading that most young Tortoises are opportunist and it is very possible that many of them will take on small critters to supplement their diet given that most young torts spend a lot of time in small crevices where they can come into contact with bugs and worms. I've personally seen Koopa eat a caterpillar so I was a little surprised when he showed no interest today. Do any of you guys ever offer your young Leos a worm or slug? I'm thinking of offering them critters about once a month. Does this seem Ok?
I usually feed my redfoots low fat cat food once a week as their only source of animal protein. I started mixing it up last week with a bit of fried egg, and Today I offered them each a meal worm with their salad. Anyhow, my largest redfoot, Atticus, didnt recognize the worm as food. I know he saw him for sure. He even gave it a couple of sniffs, but he never bothered to sample it. I've never seen Atticus eating bugs or slugs either. He does like cat food tho. My smaller redfoot, Ramona, is a natural born killer. My wife has seen her, on several occasions, eating slugs and caterpillar. Today, as soon as Ramona saw the worm she went to work on it and it was gone in just a few seconds.
I just want to make sure my Torts get their protein. I also want to move away from cat food which I've been using for the passed year. Any advice would be appreciated.
The reason I posted this here and not in the redfoot Forum is because I also offered a meal worm to my Leos. I've been reading that most young Tortoises are opportunist and it is very possible that many of them will take on small critters to supplement their diet given that most young torts spend a lot of time in small crevices where they can come into contact with bugs and worms. I've personally seen Koopa eat a caterpillar so I was a little surprised when he showed no interest today. Do any of you guys ever offer your young Leos a worm or slug? I'm thinking of offering them critters about once a month. Does this seem Ok?