Staple food

slawsonx

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I have a horsfield tortoise. Currently the foods that my little jingle is on is :
Lambs lettuce
Dandelion leaves
Broadleaf plantain
Watercress
Kale (here and there)

Whenever jingle is outside she/he will eat clovers (even though I do restrict the amount it eats)

Around about twice a week I will sprinkle Nekton onto his food.
My vet has also given me a vitamin powder to mix in his soaks here and there.

Is there any other foods that could be recommended on a daily basis that offer a good calcium:phosphorus ratio? Just want to make sure he/she is getting the most out their diet
 

daniellenc

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Romaine, collard and mustard greens, endive, chicory, radicchio, and other leafy green grocery store staples.
 

Pearly

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If you can get opuntia cactus pads, grape, mulberry, hibiscus leaves and flowers that would broaden your repertoire. Those are all great healthy staple for tortoises
 

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