Which is better ? poached or raw cabbage ?

[basm?]

I usually feed my baby tortoise collards , especially cabbage . one day i was out of raw cabbage so i fed him poached cabbage i had in my freezer and somehow he likes it more than raw cabbage now !

but i want to know if its as good as raw cabbage or not . because if not , i may stop feeding him poached cabbage. ..

 

[johnsonnboswell]

Cabbage should not be a staple of the diet.

 

[Tom]

Raw is better, but as johnsonboswell pointed out, cabbage should not be fed very often or in quantity.

Broadleaf weeds, leaves and flowers are a better way to go.

 

[crimson_lotus]

http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/plants_19.asp?st=true&mode=main&catID=621

Just a bit of info as to why cabbage is not that great to feed. Variety is key.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Tortoises are like children, they love to eat things that are not good for them and sometimes don't like food that would benefit them.
Cabbage is not good, there are plenty of other options.

 

[basm?]

Thanks for responding , everyone .

Well , we don't have dandelion greens around . so i feed him cabbage , broccoli's leaves and clover .

(and according to the website that crimson mentioned . non of them is good for him . =( )

any suggestions ?

 

[Lexiii]

I see you're in Egypt. Is there something like Spring Mix available in your grocery stores? That's just a combination of different greens for salads.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Whatever you have growing in your area, check it on the Tortoise table (see link above).
Things like clover are fine as part of a mixed diet.
Other ideas are found on the care sheet for Greek tortoises under the Mediterranean Tortoises section here.