how often do i supplement.

[johnnysd]

quick question, how many times a week should i feed sullivers' travels spring mix. and how many times a week should i supplement calcium and vitamins?

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Johnny:

I know you said that the sulcata was a juvenile, but just how big is he?

If he's outside and grazing, I wouldn't bother giving him any spring mix. If you want to add something to the graze, you could give him some grape leaves or mulberry leaves. Then you can feed him a cactus pad every so often too. Those items are pretty high in calcium. And if you still soak him, you can add a few drops of liquid bird vitamins to his soaking water about once a week.

 

[johnnysd]

Hi Johnny:

I know you said that the sulcata was a juvenile, but just how big is he?

If he's outside and grazing, I wouldn't bother giving him any spring mix. If you want to add something to the graze, you could give him some grape leaves or mulberry leaves. Then you can feed him a cactus pad every so often too. Those items are pretty high in calcium. And if you still soak him, you can add a few drops of liquid bird vitamins to his soaking water about once a week.

he's 8 inches and lives outside. i'm worried about him not grazing bc i haven't seen a poop in a while. but , others say he eats it. som i'm confused.where do i get cactus.

 

[dmarcus]

Most mexican stores sells cactus and its usually cheap. We have one out here that sells 3 pounds for 99 cents...

 

[Tina Marie]

I was told to feed reptivite a couple of times per week for my soon to be red foot tortoise and to sprinkle a human grade calcium

 

[bettinge]

quick question, how many times a week should i feed sullivers' travels spring mix. and how many times a week should i supplement calcium and vitamins?

I never force feed supplements, but calcium is always available in at least two forms!

 

[DeanS]

AGAIN! I personally feed Mazuri and cactus...ONLY! They can graze at will but feed them Mazuri and cactus in the same spot everyday! If your tortoise is kept outside daily and fed these two items (plus grazing)...you don't need anything else! No spring mix...No calcium...No TNT...NOTHING!

 

[Jacob]

I Personally Feed Cacluim, Through CuddleBone Once A Week Sprinkled On Spring Mix!
Other Then That I Feed Cactus twice A Week, and Muzuri Twice A Week!

 

[johnnysd]

AGAIN! I personally feed Mazuri and cactus...ONLY! They can graze at will but feed them Mazuri and cactus in the same spot everyday! If your tortoise is kept outside daily and fed these two items (plus grazing)...you don't need anything else! No spring mix...No calcium...No TNT...NOTHING!

your idea sounds alot easier and more practical dean. where can i get cactus. i was told i need to go to a mexican store. but i don't know where one is around here. ralplh's definetly doesn't carry any

 

[Fernando]

you can purchase from a lot of places online and members here.

 

[DeanS]

AGAIN! I personally feed Mazuri and cactus...ONLY! They can graze at will but feed them Mazuri and cactus in the same spot everyday! If your tortoise is kept outside daily and fed these two items (plus grazing)...you don't need anything else! No spring mix...No calcium...No TNT...NOTHING!

your idea sounds alot easier and more practical dean. where can i get cactus. i was told i need to go to a mexican store. but i don't know where one is around here. ralplh's definetly doesn't carry any

You can get it cheap at Vallarta! You can get the best from these guys...

www.tortoisesupply.com (HUGE pads)

www.rivenrock.com (the BEST quality)