Some questions about foood

[rexor65]

I've been doing some reading and came across a recipe in a tortoise book that says to feed them 90% percent plant material, 10% ground beef, 5% corn meal & eggshells. I obviously understand the plant material but the ground beef and eggshells I'm not so sure on. Feedback would be great!

 

[dmarcus]

What species of tortoise did the book say feed it to?

 

[ascott]

I would not feel comfortable with offering ground beef nor corn meal to any tortoise nor turtle.....IMHO

 

[rexor65]

What species of tortoise did the book say feed it to?

It didn't specify which type of tortoise, just gave a food plan in general

 

[dmarcus]

I am in agreement with Angela and would not feel comfortable feeding ground beef or cornmeal, especially to a desert tortoise. I would skip that recipe all together...

 

[Scout Mom]

I've been doing research on what to feed my redfoot for the past few weeks and haven't heard anything about ground beef or corn meal. I would not reccomend that diet. If anything you should ask you exotic pet vet first before you try it to be safe. (I'm new to this and am just sharing about my research, I'm certainly no expert) What species of tortoise do you have?