Winter Feeding

[chris]

Sorry, stupid question.
What does everyone feed their sulcattas in the winter. Everything I have read says grasses are the main source of food and veggies are not to be used as a staple.
He lives outside all summer (in South Carolina that is a long stretch) but it is time for her to come in and I don't want to have to feed her veggies all winter if that is not good for her.
Any advice?

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

I'm sure you've got feed stores in your area. You can get orchard grass hay for $10-$12 a bale and feed that. Sometimes the transition is hard so folks will mix it with their summer food to get them to accept it. Some folks soak the hay to make it easier on the tortoises but if you do that, make sure you change out the hay daily because it will mold if warm and wet.

 

[RosieRedfoot]

I have a Bermuda hay bale for free and am in SC. Bought it for my rabbits but they won't eat it. Where at are you in SC?

 

[chris]

I have a Bermuda hay bale for free and am in SC. Bought it for my rabbits but they won't eat it. Where at are you in SC?

I am in the Charleston area.

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I'm sure you've got feed stores in your area. You can get orchard grass hay for $10-$12 a bale and feed that. Sometimes the transition is hard so folks will mix it with their summer food to get them to accept it. Some folks soak the hay to make it easier on the tortoises but if you do that, make sure you change out the hay daily because it will mold if warm and wet.

Thank you!