What should I feed my russian tortoise???

emilyqu

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Should i feed my russian tortoise only greens and veggies or should i give him the mazuri tortoise food? i am currently giving him greens and veggies with a multi vitamin and calcium, and in the winter calcium w/ vitamin d3. i see that a lot of people give there tortoises mazuri or other tortoise food. should i be doing this too?
 

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It isn't necessary if you have a varied diet, but can be a good addition to their diet.
 

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I just supplement with it in the winter when plants and weeds from my yard aren't as plentiful. It's especially good to use if you can only offer grocery store greens since they aren't as nutritious as weeds.
 

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I feed my Russian mostly weeds and flowers and a "greens mix".

I give him Mazuri or zoo-med kibble 1-2 times per week.

Once in awhile, I give him some pumpkin or butternut squash.

I occasionally sprinkle a bit of calcium or vitamin powder on his food... I also make my own version using powdered hibiscus flowers and wakame seaweed.

Jamie
 

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