Mazuri tortoise diet

[SteveTheHermanns]

Hey there tortoise forum!
I was just going to order something I found called mazuri tortoise diet. I have seen many people use it with good results but I was wondering about the protein content. Is it too much protein and would it cause scute flaring due to the protein or is it alright? Answers appreciated as always.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Hey there tortoise forum!
I was just going to order something I found called mazuri tortoise diet. I have seen many people use it with good results but I was wondering about the protein content. Is it too much protein and would it cause scute flaring due to the protein or is it alright? Answers appreciated as always.

Mazuri is one of those products that seems to be "greater than the sum of its parts"
It's been used successfully by hobbyists and zoos for many decades and is 100% safe to feed as part of a tortoise diet in moderation. Or as an occasional meal alone.
It's also great for the administration of medication since soaking it turns it into a peanut butter type of mush.
The original 5M21 formula is what I use. But the newer type LS is more widely available. But fewer tortoises seem to like it as much

 

[Tom]

What he said.

It is not too high in protein for a well hydrated tortoise and when use as a supplemental food.

 

[jsheffield]

What they said... I use it as a minor component of a varied diet, and as a supplement and a delivery tool for meds.

Jamie

 

[SteveTheHermanns]

Mazuri is one of those products that seems to be "greater than the sum of its parts"
It's been used successfully by hobbyists and zoos for many decades and is 100% safe to feed as part of a tortoise diet in moderation. Or as an occasional meal alone.
It's also great for the administration of medication since soaking it turns it into a peanut butter type of mush.
The original 5M21 formula is what I use. But the newer type LS is more widely available. But fewer tortoises seem to like it as much

I saw someone online that mixed it into like a mush of some hibiscus and weeds. Is this ok? Can I mix it in with weeds and foods?

 

[EricW]

I saw someone online that mixed it into like a mush of some hibiscus and weeds. Is this ok? Can I mix it in with weeds and foods?

Yes, I nearly always feed it mixed in with weeds, dried leaves, etc. That is my preference though.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I saw someone online that mixed it into like a mush of some hibiscus and weeds. Is this ok? Can I mix it in with weeds and foods?

Sure
It's a great idea. Especially for babies that are picky eaters

 

[ZEROPILOT]

It can also be fed whole and dry to large tortoises.
I sometimes throw some into the enclosures at random so they can discover a snack here and there

 

[Tom]

I saw someone online that mixed it into like a mush of some hibiscus and weeds. Is this ok? Can I mix it in with weeds and foods?

I agree with the others on this thread.