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roofee0778 · 10-11-2010, 04:38 PM

Thanks for putting that up. I've got loads of it in my garden and didn't think they could eat it. Will make life a bit easier if that's the case.

rosshan · 24-03-2010, 07:19 PM

Great thread.

Am i right in thinking we give only leaves and flowers (certain types) to our torts and NOT stems?

For example with a dandilion, do i pop the flower off?

suttysue · 18-10-2010, 03:03 PM

I have found a large patch of TANSY but I cannot find anywhere that tells me if my torts can eat it. Just wondered can anyone help please as it's such a waste if i cant.
thanks

**Alan1** · 18-10-2010, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suttysue

I have found a large patch of TANSY but I cannot find anywhere that tells me if my torts can eat it. Just wondered can anyone help please as it's such a waste if i cant.
thanks

It' Toxic sue

yuna1971 · 27-10-2010, 09:16 PM

Do you mean groundsel.....if you do then its a definite no no. (if thats what you mean) Very toxic. xx

(If I am wrong, others can correct me. xx)

wendy moore · 28-12-2010, 06:28 PM

HI
Ive just recently become the owner of a leopard tortoise and obviously want to given the best care possible. I have done alot of reading and am getting a bit of conflicting advice about feeding him. In your opinion what should i feed my tortoise and what should i definately not feed him. I know that lettuce is a no-no as is lots of wet kitchen food. Can you please help
Many Thanks
Wendy

Steph37 · 27-02-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wendy moore

HI
Ive just recently become the owner of a leopard tortoise and obviously want to given the best care possible. I have done alot of reading and am getting a bit of conflicting advice about feeding him. In your opinion what should i feed my tortoise and what should i definately not feed him. I know that lettuce is a no-no as is lots of wet kitchen food. Can you please help
Many Thanks
Wendy

To be honest I know nothing about non meds but lettuce isnt exactly a no no (for meds) just certain types are better, eg little gem & romaine. Iceberg is a definite no for all breeds I think. I 50% at least weed feed, but also do use raw/grated broccoli, courgette, sprouts, spring greens, butternut squash, (only once a week for the veg) radicchio, lambs lettuce I think is as good as feeding weeds, as is rocket (but high in oxyalic acid like dandelions)
I have fed the ocasional piece of cooked carrot to my Horsfields (not sure if that's bad though), also tomato without skin and seeds, cucumber without peel, but more and more I'm managing to go to weeds-its also so much cheaper! Even my 6 month old hatchlings would get through an entire lettuce in 2 days if allowed, so there is a cost element as well as a health one if you have lots! But this may all be completely useless for a leopard! Sorry!

Steph37 · 27-02-2011, 07:35 PM

Oh we've not got hibiscus in here? My tortoises (My horsfields in perticular) would kill for the flowers!!

mollycat29 · 22-04-2011, 06:31 PM

Hi can my horsfields eat campion? Pink flowers and the leaves?

Xx

**Alan1** · 22-04-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mollycat29

Hi can my horsfields eat campion? Pink flowers and the leaves?

Xx

no, sorry. http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/s...main&catID=328

10-11-2010, 04:38 PM	#1
roofee0778 Member Hatched Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 446	Thanks for putting that up. I've got loads of it in my garden and didn't think they could eat it. Will make life a bit easier if that's the case. __________________ Ruth 1 funny little thb - Pedro

24-03-2010, 07:19 PM	#2
rosshan Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 399	Great thread. Am i right in thinking we give only leaves and flowers (certain types) to our torts and NOT stems? For example with a dandilion, do i pop the flower off? __________________ Ross. 1.0.1 Horsfield Torts - Eddie & Google

27-10-2010, 09:16 PM	#5
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	Do you mean groundsel.....if you do then its a definite no no. (if thats what you mean) Very toxic. xx (If I am wrong, others can correct me. xx) __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025

22-04-2011, 06:31 PM	#9
mollycat29 Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rushden, Northants Posts: 62	Hi can my horsfields eat campion? Pink flowers and the leaves? Xx __________________ Tanya xx 3 Horsfields - Henrietta, Buzz and one eyed Muffin!! 1 Royal Python - Izzy 6 cats - Jess, Poppi, Sammi, Salem, Mel and Lulu 2 dogs - Freddie the Shih Tzu and Ali the Cavalier King Charles 2 fish tanks and 5 Kids!!

18-10-2010, 03:03 PM	#3
suttysue Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK / Eng / Yorkshire Posts: 1,483	I have found a large patch of TANSY but I cannot find anywhere that tells me if my torts can eat it. Just wondered can anyone help please as it's such a waste if i cant. thanks

28-12-2010, 06:28 PM	#6
wendy moore Junior Member Egg Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 2	HI Ive just recently become the owner of a leopard tortoise and obviously want to given the best care possible. I have done alot of reading and am getting a bit of conflicting advice about feeding him. In your opinion what should i feed my tortoise and what should i definately not feed him. I know that lettuce is a no-no as is lots of wet kitchen food. Can you please help Many Thanks Wendy

27-02-2011, 07:35 PM	#8
Steph37 Member Hatched Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 361	Oh we've not got hibiscus in here? My tortoises (My horsfields in perticular) would kill for the flowers!!

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