Staple diet

[rocillo.a]

Hi there guys, please help me... with my staple diet,
its composed of hibiscus flower and leaves + jute mallow + grasses...

suggestions anyone... thanks in advance

 

[rocillo.a]

sometimes i add some mulberry or greens and some carrots

 

[lismar79]

Mulberry is a really good one to add often. Its part of my everyday mix. Grape leaves, plantain (the weed) dandilion, chicory all good too. I would not give carrot too often, too much sugar.

 

[Dizisdalife]

Those foods sound pretty good. It is good to introduce as many different kinds of foods as you can when they are young. Grass should be the staple for a sulcata. Please read this thread if you haven't done so.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/for-those-who-have-a-young-sulcata.76744/

 

[rocillo.a]

Mulberry is a really good one to add often. Its part of my everyday mix. Grape leaves, plantain (the weed) dandilion, chicory all good too. I would not give carrot too often, too much sugar.

thank you, i only gave him carrot like once a week.
=)

 

[rocillo.a]

Those foods sound pretty good. It is good to introduce as many different kinds of foods as you can when they are young. Grass should be the staple for a sulcata. Please read this thread if you haven't done so.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/for-those-who-have-a-young-sulcata.76744/

thank yo sir,

i am having problm with my sulcata, it seems that he lost his appetite but still eating. now, it seems that he is not growing. i have him for a month...

 

[Abdulla6169]

thank yo sir,

i am having problm with my sulcata, it seems that he lost his appetite but still eating. now, it seems that he is not growing. i have him for a month...
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Did you follow the care sheets and guide lines? Go check them out in the sulcata section (first enter species specific then African tort section and then sulcata section)...

 

[rocillo.a]

thank you but i think i almost follow all the guidelines and all Toms thread... but thank you for reminding me, gonna read it again

 

[Abdulla6169]

If the tort's appetite is less but he's still eating i think it all right... Just watch him well and hope for the best! Tortoises grow at different rates, if he's not growing now he might grow later I don't own a sulcata so maybe an experienced owner can drop in... Good luck!

 

[lismar79]

Mine goes through growth spurts. Some months she gains a lot and some a little. Do you know the weight of your tort and age?

 

[Dizisdalife]

One month is too soon to be worried about growth. Loss of appetite is usually a sign that the night time temps are too cool. Or, they are having trouble self-regulating their temperature. I suggest rechecking all your temps, day time and night, the accuracy of your thermometers, and be sure they are all correct. Following Tom's guidelines is a great way to raise a sulcata. Another reason that they lose appetite is they feel insecure. Be sure your tortoise has a secluded, dark hiding spot. A place to get away from everything. Also, at night, they like it completely dark. Or, as suggested, it might just be a slow growth period. Welcome to the world of keeping tortoises.

 

[rocillo.a]

99% humidity and 30c-33c temp... i think that is not cold @Dizisdalife .. but thank you so much. that is another input.
it is nice there are people like you who always helps newbies.. thanks.

 

[rocillo.a]

Mine goes through growth spurts. Some months she gains a lot and some a little. Do you know the weight of your tort and age?

its a 3months today, 50grams..

 

[lismar79]

That seems fine to me. He is still getting use to you too. Keep him good and hydrated and all should be well.

 

[bouaboua]

That seems fine to me. He is still getting use to you too. Keep him good and hydrated and all should be well.

+1 here......

 

[rocillo.a]

Thank you @lismar79 and @bouaboua ...

 

[Blakem]

There's all kinds of plants, flowers, weeds, grasses, leaves, etc. you should look up in my signature. Good luck and read AWAY!


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Here's some great plant identification websites I use.

http://www.tlady.clara.net/TortGuide/diet.htm#plantlist

http://africantortoise.com/edible_landscaping.htm

http://m.thetortoisetable.org.uk/m/plants_19.asp