ProRep tortoise food

[EvaRose]

Hi everyone!

I have two Greek spur-thighed tortoises - Botsworth and Hoardsley (who are absolutely lovely). They are almost 18months old and until now I have always fed them fresh greens from the garden/local area.

Sadly the cold weather in the UK at the moment is making it hard to find nice weeds for them to eat. I have read that it's best to avoid any sort of tortoise mix food. But I am just wondering - is it okay to feed them ProRep tortoise food every other day? It claims to be a good nutritious source of food - low in protein, added Calcium and D3, high fibre, low grain content. But I don't want to put their health at risk!

Thanks very much in advance for any help
Evie, Botsworth and Hoardsley

 

[EvaRose]

Also - I keep seeing this plant growing near to dandelions... Is it okay to give it to my tortoises to eat?

Thank you

 

[peasinapod]

Also - I keep seeing this plant growing near to dandelions... Is it okay to give it to my tortoises to eat?

Thank you

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Might be watercress, Nasturtium officinale. If it is watercress it should be ok as a part of a varied diet.
I am not 100% sure though!

 

[Maro2Bear]

Although this plant looks like watercress, i'd venture to say that it probably is not. Watercress is found in aquatic, or semi-aquatic areas, not growing side by side with dandelion. That said, just not sure what your plant is. Maybe some pix of it growing in the wild would help.