Artichoke

cherylahutch · 05-12-2013, 06:35 PM

Has anyone fed globe artichoke to there torts? The tortoise table says the whole plant is safe. Can I just buy them and feed them as they are? Thanks as always for help x

sandy · 05-12-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cherylahutch

Has anyone fed globe artichoke to there torts? The tortoise table says the whole plant is safe. Can I just buy them and feed them as they are? Thanks as always for help x

Not something I would ever think to feed my tortoises. Its not part of their normal diet. Just because its safe, does not mean its good for them:0)

Ozric Jonathan · 05-12-2013, 08:41 PM

Cheryl I haven't tried it but thanks for bringing it up. When tortoises are needing to be fed in winter for whatever reason there can be a lack of variety and I personally don't rule this out.

But I'd like to hear from someone that has tried it.

I do agree with Sandy that it's not a normal part of their diet but that might be said of a load of stuff that most uk keepers are serving up.

sandy · 05-12-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozric Jonathan

I do agree with Sandy that it's not a normal part of their diet but that might be said of a load of stuff that most uk keepers are serving up.

Lol I am certainly not one of them:0)
Mine get weeds and flowers. Any I have up still get the same, I always have enough for a few tortoises even in Winter.

cherylahutch · 05-12-2013, 10:32 PM

There are no weeds here now they went with the first frost, I'm sure they don't get floret crispy salad and pellets but it's something a lot of us have to rely on. I thought that maybe they would find a related plant in the wild? I am thinking that if they have a lot of variety for the winter months all the better. Would be really interested if anyone has fed, in always looking for more variety for mine in the winter.

cherylahutch · 05-12-2013, 10:34 PM

http://m.thetortoisetable.org.uk/m/p...main&catID=128

Here is what it says

And this is about the cardoon which I may be wrong but would say they will find in the wild?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardoon

alley cat · 05-12-2013, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sandy

Not something I would ever think to feed my tortoises. Its not part of their normal diet. Just because its safe, does not mean its good for them:0)

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Originally Posted by sandy

Lol I am certainly not one of them:0)
Mine get weeds and flowers. Any I have up still get the same, I always have enough for a few tortoises even in Winter.

How has this in any way answered the OPs politely asked question? your replies seem a little self-righteous.

Ozric Jonathan · 06-12-2013, 05:41 PM

Cardoon as well!

My neighbour has one them and it is an enormous plant in summer but it dies down to nothing in winter so no good for any winter feeding.

But perhaps we'll have a cardoon meal or two in the summer.

yuna1971 · 06-12-2013, 06:33 PM

I sort of agree with AC with the responses point

. There are people who just don't have that weed growth, or maybe have just got their tortoise. Theres no time to grow flowers, weeds and what not - and if overwintering - lets face it, its plugging the gap until a decent variety edible weeds are about (and growing in your vicinity).
The same could be said for Florette Crispy Salad, Pre Alpen Cobs, Komodo Pellets - to name just a few 'winter gap' feeds. xx

Blueginger1984 · 06-12-2013, 08:08 PM

I tried my two with artichoke, they didn't touch it.

05-12-2013, 06:35 PM	#1
cherylahutch Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northumberland Posts: 2,170	Artichoke Has anyone fed globe artichoke to there torts? The tortoise table says the whole plant is safe. Can I just buy them and feed them as they are? Thanks as always for help x __________________ Proud owner of Elvis, Padme, Bella,Ruby and Daisy the Horsfields, Mork and Mindi the Indian stars, Toby and Scarlett the Redfoots Yoshi and Cleopatra the Egyptians and Sam the Labrador. .

05-12-2013, 08:41 PM	#3
Ozric Jonathan Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West of Scotland Posts: 4,226	Cheryl I haven't tried it but thanks for bringing it up. When tortoises are needing to be fed in winter for whatever reason there can be a lack of variety and I personally don't rule this out. But I'd like to hear from someone that has tried it. I do agree with Sandy that it's not a normal part of their diet but that might be said of a load of stuff that most uk keepers are serving up. __________________ Testudo Hermanni Hermanni (Corse) tortoises

05-12-2013, 10:32 PM	#5
cherylahutch Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northumberland Posts: 2,170	There are no weeds here now they went with the first frost, I'm sure they don't get floret crispy salad and pellets but it's something a lot of us have to rely on. I thought that maybe they would find a related plant in the wild? I am thinking that if they have a lot of variety for the winter months all the better. Would be really interested if anyone has fed, in always looking for more variety for mine in the winter. __________________ Proud owner of Elvis, Padme, Bella,Ruby and Daisy the Horsfields, Mork and Mindi the Indian stars, Toby and Scarlett the Redfoots Yoshi and Cleopatra the Egyptians and Sam the Labrador. .

05-12-2013, 10:34 PM	#6
cherylahutch Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northumberland Posts: 2,170	http://m.thetortoisetable.org.uk/m/p...main&catID=128 Here is what it says And this is about the cardoon which I may be wrong but would say they will find in the wild? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardoon __________________ Proud owner of Elvis, Padme, Bella,Ruby and Daisy the Horsfields, Mork and Mindi the Indian stars, Toby and Scarlett the Redfoots Yoshi and Cleopatra the Egyptians and Sam the Labrador. . Last edited by cherylahutch; 05-12-2013 at 10:38 PM.

06-12-2013, 05:41 PM	#8
Ozric Jonathan Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West of Scotland Posts: 4,226	Cardoon as well! My neighbour has one them and it is an enormous plant in summer but it dies down to nothing in winter so no good for any winter feeding. But perhaps we'll have a cardoon meal or two in the summer. __________________ Testudo Hermanni Hermanni (Corse) tortoises

06-12-2013, 06:33 PM	#9
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	I sort of agree with AC with the responses point . There are people who just don't have that weed growth, or maybe have just got their tortoise. Theres no time to grow flowers, weeds and what not - and if overwintering - lets face it, its plugging the gap until a decent variety edible weeds are about (and growing in your vicinity). The same could be said for Florette Crispy Salad, Pre Alpen Cobs, Komodo Pellets - to name just a few 'winter gap' feeds. xx __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025

06-12-2013, 08:08 PM	#10
Blueginger1984 Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 199	I tried my two with artichoke, they didn't touch it. __________________

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