Moonpie isnt eating

[DanaLachney]

Well the first two days I had her she ate, not alot but a little. Today she hasn't eaten anything. Is that normal? I heard it was at first.

 

[Jacob]

Yes the tortoise is usually stressed out for the new move.
some tortoises take a couple days to weeks, just leave out fresh food daily.

 

[DanaLachney]

Yes the tortoise is usually stressed out for the new move.
some tortoises take a couple days to weeks, just leave out fresh food daily.

K thank u

 

[JoesMum]

As already said, it can take a couple of weeks for torts to realise you're a good guy!

Get into a routine so that your tort knows what to expect when will help.

Somthing like: lights, heat, soak, food.

A daily soak is essential for hydration while food consumption is irregular. Soak for 20 mins in a box or bowl with shallow warm water that just covers the plastron. Doing it before your tort has warmed up properly minimises escape attempts!

 

[DanaLachney]

As already said, it can take a couple of weeks for torts to realise you're a good guy!

Get into a routine so that your tort knows what to expect when will help.

Somthing like: lights, heat, soak, food.

A daily soak is essential for hydration while food consumption is irregular. Soak for 20 mins in a box or bowl with shallow warm water that just covers the plastron. Doing it before your tort has warmed up properly minimises escape attempts!

Well so far she hasn't tried to escape her soaks she just sits there and poops a little. But today I wasn't able to soak her as I was in a hurry and maybe that's why she didn't eat? Idk today is only my third day with her. But I did buy a timer for her light so it comes on a 8 am and goes off at 9 pm.

 

[DanaLachney]

I decided to test a theory because the first day I had her she ate anything bright in her pile of food soooo I cut a slice of bellpepper and offered it to her and she just turned away from it I put it in her bowl and she just climbed back into her half log :'(

 

[dmmj]

We're talking about a russian right? if so try hibiscus flowers if you can get some, my 3 go crazy over them.

 

[DanaLachney]

We're talking about a russian right? if so try hibiscus flowers if you can get some, my 3 go crazy over them.

No she is a redfoot

 

[ada caro]

Yes that happened to mine when I got him, just give moon pie time they can a week or more with out eating. Good luck.

 

[DanaLachney]

Ok well at least she was drinking this morning

 

[dmmj]

Have you tried insects? my RF loves slugs and snails he also likes hibiscus flowers.

 

[DanaLachney]

Have you tried insects? my RF loves slugs and snails he also likes hibiscus flowers.

I found a nursery local to me that's all organic! So I'm gonna check it out and see what they have that she can eat. I have no idea where to find slugs or snails but I'm gonna check my local co-op for what worms they have. I also have some freeze dried mealworms left over from my RES but I want to give her real ones

 

[dmmj]

Certain plants will attract snails and slugs. Inpatients, certain orchids, and other bulb type plants. they also like cool places.