Tortoise feeding

[Jude curran]

Im getting a russian who is 1 year old and im not sure how much and often to feed him , also i bought a cuttlefish peice of amazon and do i leave it in the inclosure of do i feed my tortoise it ?

Many thanks

 

[Yvonne G]

Have you read this care sheet:

https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/b...or-other-herbivorous-tortoise-species.107734/

Under "diet" it tells you what and how much and how often to feed.

Just lay the cuttlebone on the floor of the enclosure, soft side up. He'll nibble at it if and when he needs to.

 

[Jude curran]

Have you read this care sheet:

https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/b...or-other-herbivorous-tortoise-species.107734/

Ive read loads of them im just not 100% sure

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

just not 100% sure

Keep rereading those until you reach the point of answering your own questions. You’ll see.

 

[Cheryl Hills]

Ive read loads of them im just not 100% sure

You say you have read loads of them, well, try to stick with the care sheets from here. They are the most accurate and up to date. Most stuff you find out on the internet, is ether totally wrong or outdated. We have very experienced keepers here that have done a lot of research on these animals.

 

[daniellenc]

Feed one big pile as large as the tort once a day, but with any new tort don't be alarmed if they don't eat the first few days and spend more time hiding.....it's normal. Also, figure out what it's current diet is torts become picky and often refuse new foods at first.

 

[Hoka's Mom]

I brought home an adult russian on Dec 8th. Since then he has not eaten. He climbs, digs and drags his food dish into the water every day, so he acts healthy. I thought, perhaps he was too cold so I have been giving 2x daily warm baths which he seems to enjoy and have made certain the temps are good in the enclosure. We give him several kinds of greens and some soft tortoise food and tortoise chow, even try grapes, but still not eating. I am getting concerned but I have heard they can take some time to "settle in". Would you keep waiting or would you find a vet?

 

[daniellenc]

I brought home an adult russian on Dec 8th. Since then he has not eaten. He climbs, digs and drags his food dish into the water every day, so he acts healthy. I thought, perhaps he was too cold so I have been giving 2x daily warm baths which he seems to enjoy and have made certain the temps are good in the enclosure. We give him several kinds of greens and some soft tortoise food and tortoise chow, even try grapes, but still not eating. I am getting concerned but I have heard they can take some time to "settle in". Would you keep waiting or would you find a vet?

It’s very normal no vet needed unless they have signs of illness.

 

[Hoka's Mom]

It’s very normal no vet needed unless they have signs of illness.

Thank you So much! He is just the cutest little Tort and, although I have had many animals and two turtles, he is my first and just want to do whatever I can to make this work.
I am already addicted to this little fellow.

 

[Hoka's Mom]

It’s very normal no vet needed unless they have signs of illness.

I came home today and he immediately started chomping with gusto...Whew. Looks like he is snapping out of it.