New redfoot

[Wezzer]

I got a redfoot yesterday, and managed to get her to eat something today, but it was only a little bit of lettuce. I had put some Woodlice in there for her protein, but 2 died and the other 3 disappeared, so i am not sure whether she actually ate any. Is there any veg that i can give her that can supplement the protein she didn't have today?

 

[Madkins007]

Red-foots can handle protein, but they do not need meat protein on a regular basis. Some of us feed it as rarely as monthly as long as the overall diet is balanced and varied.

Also, a brand new tortoise is going to be stressed and acting funny for a few days, often up to a week. It is generally best to just let it rest and get used to the new surroundings. Offer some food daily but do not worry if it dies not eat right now.

You can try the Tortoise Library in my sig for more ideas, a diet plan, a shopping list, etc.- http://www.tortoiselibrary.com

 

[tortoises101]

I agree with Mark. You could try feeding yellow and red fruits such as pineapple or strawberries to perk up her appetite. Some people try feeding something with a noticable smell, such as rehydrated aquatic turtle pellets. You could also try mixing your protein items with fruit so it's more enticing to her. Whatever you do, good luck.