Not feeding ?

[Zoomer]

Only had this little un since Tuesday,but I'm concerned its not eating.Seems healthy and active enough,just doesnt seem interested in food at all.
Danylion leaves,rocket ect.Nothing seems to tempt it.
I know they don't feed every day,but I'm starting to worry about this little un.

Hope some of you experienced people can ease my worries.

[sandy]

If you have only had your tortoise since Tuesday then dont panic as he/she is still settling in. It can take up to two weeks before they start eating well. But please bathe him/her every day, as dehydration is vital at this time, food isnt

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Originally Posted by sandy

If you have only had your tortoise since Tuesday then dont panic as he/she is still settling in. It can take up to two weeks before they start eating well. But please bathe him/her every day, as dehydration is vital at this time, food isnt

Thankyou for the reassurance,we are making sure it bathes.It seems quite content to do this on its own.Not sure on it's sex yet,but pretty sure from photo's on this great site it's male.

Can't get my phone pic's to my PC via bluetooth for some reason.[not very techy minded could be my age LOL.
I can get pic's from my PC to the phone which is confusing me more.
Once I get it sorted I will post pic's of this cutie.

[sandy]

I would just put a small amount of food out for eating, until he/she is feeling secure. One dandy leaf for example.
If you feed them after a bath, they eat more readily.

[Zoomer]

Originally Posted by sandy

I would just put a small amount of food out for eating, until he/she is feeling secure. One dandy leaf for example.
If you feed them after a bath, they eat more readily.

This morning I tried yet again,the same routine bath and just two very small dandy leaves Worked a treat he's eating and I'm relieved now.
Thankyou for your help.

[linda]

thats great news

[Zoomer]

Originally Posted by linda

thats great news

Yep! really brightened my day,will now follow the feeding routines advised on this site.
Set of digital scales next on the shopping list,so I can chart progress made.

[sandy]

Now you have to try and not over feed because he/she is feeding Not easy when they look at you with those bright black beady eyes<g>.

[Zoomer]

Originally Posted by sandy

Now you have to try and not over feed because he/she is feeding Not easy when they look at you with those bright black beady eyes<g>.

They are so hard to resist those little black beady eyes,but I have read just enough leaf to cover his shell,split into two meals.I'm also aware that they don't need to be fed everyday.