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Things are FINALLY (slowly) starting to green up here in central IL... I've been contemplating all the safe places I have access to for tortoise snacks, and what plants I have available to me, and it suddenly dawned on me.
Is corn alright for tortoises?
Not the kernals/cobs, but the husks and leaves. I live in Illinois, God knows I have plenty of access to the stuff, lol. Corn/maize is a domesticated and modified grass species, so is it safe? Anyone know the nutritional value of the green parts of the plant? The leaves may be a little irritating, but I would think the husks would be edible...
Just a thought. If it's an empty/useless food I won't bother, but it got me wondering...
Thanks!
Is corn alright for tortoises?
Not the kernals/cobs, but the husks and leaves. I live in Illinois, God knows I have plenty of access to the stuff, lol. Corn/maize is a domesticated and modified grass species, so is it safe? Anyone know the nutritional value of the green parts of the plant? The leaves may be a little irritating, but I would think the husks would be edible...
Just a thought. If it's an empty/useless food I won't bother, but it got me wondering...
Thanks!