Re: Russian Tortoise Food Ideas

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Posted by Theresa on July 31, 2001 at 23:31:03:

In Reply to: Russian Tortoise Food Ideas posted by LisaJ on July 31, 2001 at 12:20:01:

THESE ARE THE BETTER OF THE EASILY OBTAINABLE GROCERY GREENS: (Think
Variety! :)
Regularly: (Leafy greens that are high in fiber, have a high Calcium to
Phosphorus ratio & low protein) Dandelion, Chicory, Escarole, Radicchio,
Endive, Watercress, Romaine,

Nutritious chemical free healthy foods are often freely available in your
yard or vacant lots.
Grasses Clovers, Grape Leaves, Mulberry leaves, Dandelion, Plantain (the
weed) , Hibiscus, Opuntia, Sow Thistle, Chickweed
This link will help you to be able to identify edible plants:
http://www.turtlecafe.net/ediblelandscaping.htm

Occasionally:
Squash, Grated or sliced, Sweet Potatoes, Fig leaves, Carrots, Carrot Tops,

Red Leaf Lettuce, Turnip Greens, Apples, Collard Greens, Mustard Greens,
Alfalfa Hay, Parsley

Rarely:
Kale, Swiss Chard, Broccoli, Botchy, Iceberg lettuce, Corn, Cucumbers, Beet
Greens, Fruit in general.

Never:
Spinach, Cabbage, bugs, Beans of any kind, dog food, pasta

For more information on why foods above are listed as they are, please visit
the links below:
www.turtlecafe.net/vegstats.htm
http://home.earthlink.net/~rednine/nutrient.htm
http://www.tortoise.org/general/tntdiet.html
http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/dietcons.html
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/5504/min.html

GETTING THEM TO EAT HEALTHIER FOODS:
Mixing larger portions of things your tort likes in chopped "salads" and
slowly cut back on "treat" foods in this mix, is one way to get them
adjusted to a better diet. If you tort is healthy and has water available at
all times, it wont hurt them to go a couple days w/o food, esp. if it helps
them to be hungry enough to appreciate a healthier diet. You might also try
putting a bit of squash (or some other foods that they especially like) in
the blender and pouring this over the new foods that you're introducing.
This is a good chance to sneak extra Calcium in if needed.

: Hi, We have a female russian and are looking for several ideas for food varieties. She was given to us so I also am looking for a care sheet for her also.

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: THESE ARE THE BETTER OF THE EASILY OBTAINABLE GROCERY GREENS: (Think : Variety! :) : Regularly: (Leafy greens that are high in fiber, have a high Calcium to : Phosphorus ratio & low protein) Dandelion, Chicory, Escarole, Radicchio, : Endive, Watercress, Romaine, : Nutritious chemical free healthy foods are often freely available in your : yard or vacant lots. : Grasses Clovers, Grape Leaves, Mulberry leaves, Dandelion, Plantain (the : weed) , Hibiscus, Opuntia, Sow Thistle, Chickweed : This link will help you to be able to identify edible plants: : http://www.turtlecafe.net/ediblelandscaping.htm : Occasionally: : Squash, Grated or sliced, Sweet Potatoes, Fig leaves, Carrots, Carrot Tops, : Red Leaf Lettuce, Turnip Greens, Apples, Collard Greens, Mustard Greens, : Alfalfa Hay, Parsley : Rarely: : Kale, Swiss Chard, Broccoli, Botchy, Iceberg lettuce, Corn, Cucumbers, Beet : Greens, Fruit in general. : Never: : Spinach, Cabbage, bugs, Beans of any kind, dog food, pasta : For more information on why foods above are listed as they are, please visit : the links below: : www.turtlecafe.net/vegstats.htm : http://home.earthlink.net/~rednine/nutrient.htm : http://www.tortoise.org/general/tntdiet.html : http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/dietcons.html : http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/5504/min.html : GETTING THEM TO EAT HEALTHIER FOODS: : Mixing larger portions of things your tort likes in chopped "salads" and : slowly cut back on "treat" foods in this mix, is one way to get them : adjusted to a better diet. If you tort is healthy and has water available at : all times, it wont hurt them to go a couple days w/o food, esp. if it helps : them to be hungry enough to appreciate a healthier diet. You might also try : putting a bit of squash (or some other foods that they especially like) in : the blender and pouring this over the new foods that you're introducing. : This is a good chance to sneak extra Calcium in if needed. : : : Hi, We have a female russian and are looking for several ideas for food varieties. She was given to us so I also am looking for a care sheet for her also.

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