What to feed her

[Marcus Harrison]

Hello,

I have had my tortoise about 2 months now and I've been feeding her a few different leaves and things.

I know what they can't eat, and I know what they can. However, I'm just wondering what I should feed my tortoise that is good for her and is something she likes. What do you feed your tortoises? Thank you.

She is a 3yr old Russian tortoise.

 

[JoesMum]

Hi Marcus

The best advice is write a list of all the greens that you can pick locally and those that you buy easily and check them for suitability on The Tortoise Table Plant Database (link below)

Have you seen this list?

Look them up on The Tortoise Table Plant Database if you're not sure what they look like.
http://thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/plant_database_14.asp

Mulberry leaves
Grape vine leaves
Hibiscus leaves
African hibiscus leaves
Blue hibiscus leaves
Rose of Sharon leaves
Rose leaves
Geraniums
Gazanias
Lavatera
Pansies
Petunias
Hostas
Honeysuckle
Cape honeysuckle
Leaves and blooms from any squash plant, like pumpkin, cucumber, summer squash, etc...
Young spineless opuntia cactus pads

Weeds:
There are soooooooo many...
Dandelion
Mallow
Filaree
Smooth Sow thistle
Prickly Sow thistle
Milk thistle
Goat head weed
Cats ear
Nettles
Trefoil
Wild onion
Wild mustard
Wild Garlic
Clovers
Broadleaf plantain
Narrow leaf plantain
Chick weed
Hawksbit
Hensbit
Hawksbeard