Mazuri for Baby Sulcata

[@itsmimie94]

Hi! so today i decided to introduce mazuri tortoise food to my baby sulcata for the first time, I did moisten the pellet for the baby to nibble on it easily. As I was watching him, he’s only sniffing it and not eating the mazuri, but other than that he eats a lot of mimosa, hibiscus and grass. What do you think should I do for him to try the mazuri?

 

[EllieMay]

I have read to add just a little in with what they do eat at gradual intervals. I am trying that also as mine are not eating it either it’s not very concerning though because the eat natural greens and flowers from my yard like crazy!

 

[@itsmimie94]

I have read to add just a little in with what they do eat at gradual intervals. I am trying that also as mine are not eating it either it’s not very concerning though because the eat natural greens and flowers from my yard like crazy!

yeah, mine too. he eats almost everything that i give him that i know is safe. just not the mazuri yet.

 

[Tom]

As sulcatas get older and gain size, they turn into living garbage disposals that will opportunistically eat just about anything. You guys won't have this "problem" for very long, and its great that you are trying to get them eating more variety while they are still small. The time spent now will serve you well later.

 

[TechnoCheese]

Hi! so today i decided to introduce mazuri tortoise food to my baby sulcata for the first time, I did moisten the pellet for the baby to nibble on it easily. As I was watching him, he’s only sniffing it and not eating the mazuri, but other than that he eats a lot of mimosa, hibiscus and grass. What do you think should I do for him to try the mazuri?

Is it the LS version or the original?

 

[@itsmimie94]

Is it the LS version or the original?

it’s the old formula

 

[TechnoCheese]

it’s the old formula

Could I see a picture of the bag?

 

[@itsmimie94]

Could I see a picture of the bag?

i already threw it, but its exactly like this. i only knew its the old formula because it’s cheaper compared to the new formula.

 

[TechnoCheese]

i already threw it, but its exactly like this. i only knew its the old formula because it’s cheaper compared to the new formula.View attachment 243752

Huh, usually it’s the LS they won’t eat. I’m sure he’ll devour it eventually!

 

[@itsmimie94]

Huh, usually it’s the LS they won’t eat. I’m sure he’ll devour it eventually!

yeah I hope so. Thanks!

 

[teresaf]

Yeah, the LS version looks like rabbit food or the pellet bedding. The original looks more like dog chow nuggets....

 

[@itsmimie94]

Yeah, the LS version looks like rabbit food or the pellet bedding. The original looks more like dog chow nuggets....

yeah i got the original

 

[g4mobile]

I feed mine LS Mazuri and they love it.

 

[EllieMay]

My little ones and my 2-1/2 yr old eat the Mazuri LS.. I ordered the original formula online but they haven’t touched it so far. It’s bigger than the two sizes I have In The LS though. I even tried water softening.. the LS is available in stores locally here so why not??

 

[Yeetster]

My little ones and my 2-1/2 yr old eat the Mazuri LS.. I ordered the original formula online but they haven’t touched it so far. It’s bigger than the two sizes I have In The LS though. I even tried water softening.. the LS is available in stores locally here so why not??

My two baby sulcatas also only like the Mazuri LS diet they won’t even touch the regular.

 

[g4mobile]

I notice that Mazuri LS has two separate formulas.

Mazuri Tortoise Diet LS - Crude Protein (min 12.0%) Crude Fiber (max 22.0%)
Mazuri Small Tortoise Diet LS - Crude Protein (min 20.0%) Crude Fiber (max 15.0%)

Small Tortoise Diet LS seems to have too much protein and low fiber. It's strange they would change the formula for smaller tortoises. Would growing "grazer" tortoises require more protein their 1st year?

 

[drew54]

I just introduced mazuri to my two month old hatchling. I mixed it with grass, cactus, clover, collard, mulberry leaves, turnip greens, and some weeds and he devoured it. In the two weeks I've had him I hadn't seen him eat like that I one sitting! I used the original. I put the cactus pad in the blender, soaked the pellets, mixed the two together, and then with the grass and weeds.

 

[EllieMay]

Is the original large sizes like big dog food? Can you post a picture of the bag and where did you get it? I ordered mine online and it was repackaged in ziplock bags... naturally, I’m skeptical but all of mine like the LS anyway.. I just like to keep a very diverse selection of supplements

 

[drew54]

Is the original large sizes like big dog food? Can you post a picture of the bag and where did you get it? I ordered mine online and it was repackaged in ziplock bags... naturally, I’m skeptical but all of mine like the LS anyway.. I just like to keep a very diverse selection of supplements

Mine looks like this and according to mazuri website those deminsions are for the regular pellets if that helps.

 

[UnHooked]

I feed mine LS Mazuri and they love it.

Mine does to