Redfoot Protein

[bozotony]

so i tried feeding my nee redfoot a boiled egg. He doesnt like it at all, wont even go near it even if i burry some strawberries n greens under. I also have mazuri which he enjoys. Is it necessary to provide my redfoot with animal protein or is the plant protein from mazuri enough for it?

 

[Yvonne G]

Try an earthworm or a pinky mouse.

 

[jsheffield - In Memoriam]

Mine goes crazy for shrimp, liver, and salmon... although to be honest, she eats anything and everything.

Jamie

 

[TammyJ]

so i tried feeding my nee redfoot a boiled egg. He doesnt like it at all, wont even go near it even if i burry some strawberries n greens under. I also have mazuri which he enjoys. Is it necessary to provide my redfoot with animal protein or is the plant protein from mazuri enough for it?

I ask myself this question too. Does a redfoot tortoise need animal protein?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I ask myself this question too. Does a redfoot tortoise need animal protein?

I don't know if it's NEEDED. But I CAN say that they seek it out when housed outside.
I'm sure it is part of their natural diet.

 

[jsheffield - In Memoriam]

I ask myself this question too. Does a redfoot tortoise need animal protein?

I don't know that they need it, but I do think it's a part of their diet in the wild.

Jamie

 

[nootnootbu]

so i tried feeding my nee redfoot a boiled egg. He doesnt like it at all, wont even go near it even if i burry some strawberries n greens under. I also have mazuri which he enjoys. Is it necessary to provide my redfoot with animal protein or is the plant protein from mazuri enough for it?

They do need some animal protein or they develop neurological disorders. You can try some lean boiled chicken or beef also. Mine are not crazy about boiled egg, but seem to like scrambled. They also like chicken and any bugs they can grab. Just try and get them some animal protein once or twice a week