question regarding food

[samiburke]

if i let my baby tort graze on the grass in the backyard, will it be okay? what about the ants and bugs? and how do i know that the grass wont kill him? im worried is he too small to grazing outside hes only three inches long.

 

[mainey34]

Your baby will be OK as long as there has been no fertilizer or any chemicals on the grass.

 

[samiburke]

Well it gets sprayed with pesticides every month. But the guy only does the perimeter does tht effect the whole yard??? Cuz he's already munched on some grass OMG did I just kill my baby tortoise?!?!?! :'(((((((

 

[wellington]

Ditto. If they were out in the wild, they would have to graze on plants, grass, weeds, some would even chew on bones and dead animals. Fertilizer and chemical free lawn is better then store bought greens, just try to get some edible weeds and flowers in there too and he will be very happy.

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Well it gets sprayed with pesticides every month. But the guy only does the perimeter does tht effect the whole yard??? Cuz he's already munched on some grass OMG did I just kill my baby tortoise?!?!?! :'(((((((

I would not let him eat anymore. The run off is what I would worry about and the fact that its going to penetrate into all the soil. No you did not kill your baby. Just don't let him graze on it anymore. If you can stop the treatments, then wait about six months or so, then it should be safe for grazing.

 

[samiburke]

So should I buy plants from lowes or something and grow them myself so he can get more nutrients than just the spring mix??? What plants would you all recommend??? And I'm glad he won't die that's a relief ill be sure to not do tht again. Thanks all

 

[mainey34]

You can buy some seeds and maybe plant a garden with organic soil, or plant in pots. Or you can buy spring mix, romain, collard greens, etc. Dark leafy greens from the store. Do you often keep your baby outside on the grass.? I would no keep your tort on the grass with the pesticides.

 

[samiburke]

I do buy spring mix. I heard that was the best thing to buy if I was buying it from a store. I just want to give him something else every now and then

 

[LuckysGirl007]

You can get collard greens and mustard greens....stuff like that. I have been giving mine a little slice if zucchini once a week and they really live the skin!

 

[mainey34]

Have you read the threads on raising sulcatas? There is such a variety. If you look under Wellington's post on this thread. Under where their signature is there are threads. Click on them. You will get lots of good info. There is lots of other good info within this site.