Diet for a Sulcata

judith ann · 05-08-2011, 08:06 PM

I am now the proud owner of a Sulcata called Fluffy

She weighs in at 6 half lbs and measures 12 ins

My question is what else do they eat other than grass? I have offered weeds dandelions florrete mix kale and cabbage all to be refused

She has eaten rose petals banana strawberry and a little T Rex pellets but just prefers to munch on my lawn

Do i just leave it at that ? Also is the readigrass for bedding or food ?Look forward to your replies

Judy

terrypin · 05-08-2011, 08:16 PM

hi Judith she is quite a big girl so should be grazing most days even in the winter once she has had a warm up of course.i would offer her some mixed coarse weeds just so you can add some limestone flour to it for extra calcium.also start to add small amounts of readigrass she should eat it with the weeds if only by accident.then if you increase the percentage of readigrass to weeds gradually, she should be taking it readily by winter time which will help you keep up the roughage levels in her diet.when weeds are scarce and on days when its to cold to graze.

terry

jonesy · 05-08-2011, 09:12 PM

They will spend most of their time grazing grasses, but you can offer a selection of weeds and flowers along with the usual nutrobal and calcium supplements. You could also try your sulcata with some pre alpin. I find that it is so useful during the colder winter days when it is too cold for them to go out.

judith ann · 05-08-2011, 11:04 PM

Thanks for your help .Didnt realise that they would want to graze in the winter as well

Will order some Pre Alpin .We have lots of grass that we let grow when we new she was coming so that will keep her busy for a while .Are they allowed fruit?

Judy

jonesy · 05-08-2011, 11:08 PM

No I wouldn't give them fruit. A variety of grasses all year round with a good selection of edible plants and flowers.

Box girl · 05-08-2011, 11:13 PM

I fed fruit in moderation they love bananas!

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Originally Posted by judith ann

Thanks for your help .Didnt realise that they would want to graze in the winter as well

Will order some Pre Alpin .We have lots of grass that we let grow when we new she was coming so that will keep her busy for a while .Are they allowed fruit?

Judy

05-08-2011, 08:06 PM	#1
judith ann Member Hatched Join Date: May 2011 Location: Salisbury ,Wiltshire Posts: 302	Diet for a Sulcata I am now the proud owner of a Sulcata called Fluffy She weighs in at 6 half lbs and measures 12 ins My question is what else do they eat other than grass? I have offered weeds dandelions florrete mix kale and cabbage all to be refused She has eaten rose petals banana strawberry and a little T Rex pellets but just prefers to munch on my lawn Do i just leave it at that ? Also is the readigrass for bedding or food ?Look forward to your replies Judy __________________ 0.0.2.THB.Squirt and Tilip 1.2.0.Dogs .Ziggy,Fen andPurdie 0.2.0.Cats.Phoebie and Matilda 0.1.0.Freisian Mare.Trijntsje 2.0.0.Budgies.Oliver and Magic 2.0.0.Russian Dwarf Hamsters.Morgan and Toby. 0.1.0.Teenage Ggrandaughter. 1.0.0.Long Suffering Husband. 0.1.0.Sulcata Fluffy 1.4.0.Children 2.6.0.Grandchildren

05-08-2011, 08:16 PM	#2
terrypin Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: jersey c.i. Posts: 2,928	hi Judith she is quite a big girl so should be grazing most days even in the winter once she has had a warm up of course.i would offer her some mixed coarse weeds just so you can add some limestone flour to it for extra calcium.also start to add small amounts of readigrass she should eat it with the weeds if only by accident.then if you increase the percentage of readigrass to weeds gradually, she should be taking it readily by winter time which will help you keep up the roughage levels in her diet.when weeds are scarce and on days when its to cold to graze. terry __________________ these are my own opinions do with them what you will. _________________

05-08-2011, 09:12 PM	#3
jonesy Member Hatched Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Leamington Spa & Gwynedd Posts: 326	They will spend most of their time grazing grasses, but you can offer a selection of weeds and flowers along with the usual nutrobal and calcium supplements. You could also try your sulcata with some pre alpin. I find that it is so useful during the colder winter days when it is too cold for them to go out. __________________ Jonesy .................................................. .................................................. ................... Tortoise & Hedgehog Rehab, Supplier of Pre Alpin, readi grass, seeds, calcium & pouches for hedgehogs, rats, degus etc http://www.tortoiselady.co.uk http://www.hedgehoglady.co.uk http://www.gullrockfairbourne.co.uk Holiday home

05-08-2011, 11:04 PM	#4
judith ann Member Hatched Join Date: May 2011 Location: Salisbury ,Wiltshire Posts: 302	Thanks for your help .Didnt realise that they would want to graze in the winter as well Will order some Pre Alpin .We have lots of grass that we let grow when we new she was coming so that will keep her busy for a while .Are they allowed fruit? Judy __________________ 0.0.2.THB.Squirt and Tilip 1.2.0.Dogs .Ziggy,Fen andPurdie 0.2.0.Cats.Phoebie and Matilda 0.1.0.Freisian Mare.Trijntsje 2.0.0.Budgies.Oliver and Magic 2.0.0.Russian Dwarf Hamsters.Morgan and Toby. 0.1.0.Teenage Ggrandaughter. 1.0.0.Long Suffering Husband. 0.1.0.Sulcata Fluffy 1.4.0.Children 2.6.0.Grandchildren

05-08-2011, 11:08 PM	#5
jonesy Member Hatched Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Leamington Spa & Gwynedd Posts: 326	No I wouldn't give them fruit. A variety of grasses all year round with a good selection of edible plants and flowers. __________________ Jonesy .................................................. .................................................. ................... Tortoise & Hedgehog Rehab, Supplier of Pre Alpin, readi grass, seeds, calcium & pouches for hedgehogs, rats, degus etc http://www.tortoiselady.co.uk http://www.hedgehoglady.co.uk http://www.gullrockfairbourne.co.uk Holiday home

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