Should there always be grass/weeds available for baby tortoise?

[E.czarnowsky]

Hi forum,

Should a baby tortoise always have access to grass/weeds? I know that adults constantly graze on grass while in outside habitat. Does this count for babies in terrarium?

Thanks!

 

[wellington]

They should always have food available. If your baby will eat the weeds and grass that's better then store bought foods.

 

[E.czarnowsky]

I don’t have grass ready since it is all dead outside, but I do have some seeds growing. I did buy the next best thing (store bought) dandelion greens. Are those okay for him to eat nonstop?

 

[Yvonne G]

You can buy little tubs of growing grass in pet stores.

 

[E.czarnowsky]

You can buy little tubs of growing grass in pet stores.

Is dandelion safe for a continuous food source like grass?

 

[Cheryl Hills]

No, not continuous, it is ok as a part of a diet, but not by itself. You should be giving a variety of greens.