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[titch]

Hi my name is gareth. From south Wales UK. I picked up my Herman tortoise yesterday and he seems to be settling in very well.
I have done alot of research into there requirements but still very confused on what is best to feed them during winter months, as there isn't anything growing in the garden.
What Veg would be best for them? As alot of sites seem to contradict each other on what to feed and not to feed, this as left me not knowing what to do for the best.
If anyone could help it would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Gareth:

Welcome to the Tortoise Forum!!

Take a look at the list of foods in this thread. You can't go wrong if you choose a nice variety from the list:

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread...ed-Greeks-Russians-Sulcatas-etc#axzz1jS1ODX8Z

 

[cherylim]

Hi Gareth, welcome!

 

[titch]

Thanks i forgot to ask aswell about worming. is it only if tortoise lives outside or is it necessary no matter what? Thanks for welcomes

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome.

 

[pdrobber]

Welcome

 

[bubbles01]

Welcome to TFO Gareth!!

 

[pam]

Welcome

 

[Tom]

Hello and welcome.
In the UK they have "rocket" mix, right? That's a good way to get some winter variety. Endive and escarole are two of my favorite store bought foods, but a little of everything is good.

The worming thing is debatable and controversial. Some never do it. Others do it regularly. Both groups generally have healthy tortoises and good results.

 

[JoesMum]

Hello and welcome from Kent

The Tortoise Table website's plant database is brilliant for checking what you can feed. It has weeds, garden plants and stuff you can buy in the supermarkets. Http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk

Waitrose,sainsbury and other supermarkets sell 'living lettuce' for around £1 a tray that makes a great browse for torts.

The shelled warriors online shop sells various dried weeds http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk

You can get dried dandelions in the rabbit food section of pet shops too - spray with water before feeding.

Plantain, a weed, grows readily even in winter. Joe loves it

The brands of pellets we can get are different to those in the US. I use komodo fruit and flower to supplement the fresh and dried food in winter.

 

[TORTOISEMAN1]

Welcome!!

 

[titch]

Thank you all so much for your help and welcomes. Both i and titch appreciate it. No doubt ill be asking for more help on other matters in the future so Its nice to know help is out there with so many tortoise lovers. Im gonna try and get some pics uploaded soon when I've worked it out.

 

[coreyc]

Welcome to the TFO