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Old 04-04-2015, 05:46 PM   #1
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Is it ok to feed tortoises herbs as well as weds!?If which ones are best thanks
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Old 05-04-2015, 12:36 AM   #2
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On the whole they don't seem to eat herbs if we're talking about things such as parsley and sage etc. I've grown thyme and sage in outdoor pens and it doesn't get eaten by the tortoises. As far as I know the herbs are not poisonous but tortoises don't want to eat them.
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Old 05-04-2015, 07:46 AM   #3
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Hi thanks for that !will stick to the weeds then!!
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Old 05-04-2015, 09:20 AM   #4
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Hi sorry to be a pain but noticed you put Hermann tortoises at bottom of post!Are you a specialist in this breed as I'm getting a baby Hermann Wednesday and just any advise would be welcome please!I already have a 20 year old horsefield is there a lot of difference in their care? thanks☺
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