Store bought produce

[Mary from Kansas]

Hi there, my question is about store bought produce for Hermann Tortoises. There is a lot and I mean a lot of variation and ideas on the different foods. Now I'm not looking for these items being the standard for my tortoises meal but kind of a back up or occasional feedings. Winter time for an example if my indoor home grown supply of foods are getting low. What are the better nutritional foods, what is a good treat and what to definitely stay away from?? I have some good lists and good ideas but wanting some of your opinions. Thank you

 

[Yvonne G]

Look for a packaged salad called "Santa Barbara Mix." It's endive, escarole and radicchio. I also use any of the dark, leafy greens. I used to use a lot of Spring Mix, but they've taken to adding too much spinach. I'm lucky in that lots of edible weeds grow here in the winter.

 

[Raymo2477]

I find dandelion greens, turnip greens, and mustard greens available year round. I also have a flowering maple and hibiscus inside in the winter to supplement.

 

[lisa127]

Look for a packaged salad called "Santa Barbara Mix." It's endive, escarole and radicchio. I also use any of the dark, leafy greens. I used to use a lot of Spring Mix, but they've taken to adding too much spinach. I'm lucky in that lots of edible weeds grow here in the winter.

Where do you find Santa Barbara mix? I've never seen it.

 

[Tom]

Favor endive and escarole, but use lots of variety. Use soaked ZooMed Grassland pellets to amend the grocery store greens and make them better for your tortoise.

Avoid fruits.

Use some occasional Mazuri to round out any deficiencies.

Greens beans are good for some occasional protein.

 

[Yvonne G]

Where do you find Santa Barbara mix? I've never seen it.

I buy it at Smart & Final