Picky Baby Sulcata

[Jenny & Tort]

So, I very recently got a baby Sulcata and I am still learning all the requirements for a healthy and happy life for my Tort. I know that grasses should be a big part of the Sulcata's diet so I purchased some timothy hay from a local pet store. Unfortunately I cannot get my Tort to eat the hay grass he just walks all over it and walks right past it. He seems to only like fresh grass and clovers that I can pick outside. How can I get my Sulcata to eat his hay? Also are the foods that I am feeding him right now good for him? Please help!

 

[JoesMum]

How young/big is your Sullie? They don't eat hay right away and when they do, it's best to chop it small and mix it with other foods to start

 

[Jenny & Tort]

It is only 3 months old. When should it start to eat hay? What should I be feeding it now?

 

[Tom]

Hello and welcome to the forum!

Hay is for adults. Most sulcatas won't start eating dry hay until they are around 12".

These will help:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/for-those-who-have-a-young-sulcata.76744/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/how-to-raise-a-healthy-sulcata-or-leopard-version-2-0.79895/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

 

[Jenny & Tort]

Thank you!
So if my Tort is not going to eat hay now then what should it be eating? I feed it mostly clovers but I worry that is not a good food source.

 

[Tom]

Thank you!
So if my Tort is not going to eat hay now then what should it be eating? I feed it mostly clovers but I worry that is not a good food source.

Click and read that first link and all will be revealed Miss Jenny.

 

[Jenny & Tort]

Thanks!