2 new Horsefields

lilllis · 18-05-2009, 01:00 PM

Hi all,

Quick Q, i ask the current owner of the 2 horsefields im collecting on Friday (im so excited!!)to send me what they are currently being fed and their size - they are about 2 years old

We have been feeding them on
Spinach ( they love it)
Lettuce
Fresh Dandelion now
This is complemented by "nitrobal " a high protean calcium
they also like wet pellets of Homodo Tortoise diet

They are 2 sizes...
the Male is bigger around 10 cms ( head to tale)
The Female is around 8cms

one does the diets sound ok - i have not heard of feeding weeds and pellets? also does the size sound ok for the age?
and i also didnt think you can sex a 2 yr old tort?

k8ila · 18-05-2009, 01:11 PM

Hi,

I have not had my little guys long but when I was looking into what to give them I read that spinich, letuce and pellets are not very good for them. I think that they are ok on Dandylions as long as they dont get too many but they mainly eat a variaty of weeds.

Take a look at the Shelled Warriors edible weeds section, that helped me a lot. Now I am growing 2 or 3 types of weeds/flowers and go picking weeds whenever I get the chance.

As I say I have not had my guys long, so if anyone else sees that I have written something wrong please correct me as it will help with Yoda and Thor.

PS congratulations on the new arrivals!

lilllis · 18-05-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by k8ila

Hi,

I have not had my little guys long but when I was looking into what to give them I read that spinich, letuce and pellets are not very good for them. I think that they are ok on Dandylions as long as they dont get too many but they mainly eat a variaty of weeds.

Take a look at the Shelled Warriors edible weeds section, that helped me a lot. Now I am growing 2 or 3 types of weeds/flowers and go picking weeds whenever I get the chance.

As I say I have not had my guys long, so if anyone else sees that I have written something wrong please correct me as it will help with Yoda and Thor.

PS congratulations on the new arrivals!

Thanks hun, im on the weeds section swatting up now!!! lol

kreacher · 18-05-2009, 04:25 PM

hey congrats...
The shelled warriors shop is fab for buying seeds...I grow loads of food on the kitchen window sill...they only take about 2 weeks to be able to harvest them and it's only a few pound a year for seeds

Hazel · 18-05-2009, 04:58 PM

spinach is a no, iceburg lettuce is a definite no but there are other types eg romaine, lambs lettuce which are ok in moderation as part of a mixed diet.
Dandelions are good but not too often (as I discovered a few months ago!).
Other weeds that are easy to find to start you off with are plantains, clover, chickweed, jack by the hedge and sowthistle, all common. You can also feed pansies.
Have a look in the edible weeds section for more ideas

Congrats on your Horsfields, you'll love them they're wonderful tortoises

lilllis · 18-05-2009, 05:21 PM

thanks all! im on the SW shop now ordering seeds... These torts are being rehomed as they where got for grand kids and now they have a puppy these torts dont get a look in

so you can see why im wanting to do right by them

sky · 18-05-2009, 05:26 PM

Good Luck!!! Dont forget the pics.

lilllis · 18-05-2009, 05:27 PM

oh i can promise you i will be posting pics! lol

Lou · 18-05-2009, 06:38 PM

hi Lillis, hope your new ones are good!

You have to watch out for oxalates in things like dandellions. This isn't great if you feed them to many and can cause stones.
While iceberg has little nutritional value it is a great way of getting water into their diet. It wont cause them any harm, but I only feed it on top on a normal diet and not instead of.

My guys love plantain , you'll find loads of things growing at the moment if you have a look in the edible weeds bits, there are loads of piccys! x

Jazzotang · 18-05-2009, 06:40 PM

Congratulations you must be so be so excited and its nice to hear your swotting up! i couldnt sleep the night before i picked up mine, i drove my husband and son nuts with my torty countdown. I cant wait to see the pictures, if you get stuck on anything just ask, i have found the members of this forum to be both kind and knowledgeable and allways willing to help no matter how silly the question seems.

18-05-2009, 01:00 PM	#1
lilllis Member Hatched Join Date: May 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 300	2 new Horsefields Hi all, Quick Q, i ask the current owner of the 2 horsefields im collecting on Friday (im so excited!!)to send me what they are currently being fed and their size - they are about 2 years old We have been feeding them on Spinach ( they love it) Lettuce Fresh Dandelion now This is complemented by "nitrobal " a high protean calcium they also like wet pellets of Homodo Tortoise diet They are 2 sizes... the Male is bigger around 10 cms ( head to tale) The Female is around 8cms one does the diets sound ok - i have not heard of feeding weeds and pellets? also does the size sound ok for the age? and i also didnt think you can sex a 2 yr old tort?

18-05-2009, 01:11 PM	#2
k8ila Junior Member Egg Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 20	Hi, I have not had my little guys long but when I was looking into what to give them I read that spinich, letuce and pellets are not very good for them. I think that they are ok on Dandylions as long as they dont get too many but they mainly eat a variaty of weeds. Take a look at the Shelled Warriors edible weeds section, that helped me a lot. Now I am growing 2 or 3 types of weeds/flowers and go picking weeds whenever I get the chance. As I say I have not had my guys long, so if anyone else sees that I have written something wrong please correct me as it will help with Yoda and Thor. PS congratulations on the new arrivals! Last edited by k8ila; 18-05-2009 at 01:14 PM.

18-05-2009, 04:58 PM	#5
Hazel Member Juvenile Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 853	spinach is a no, iceburg lettuce is a definite no but there are other types eg romaine, lambs lettuce which are ok in moderation as part of a mixed diet. Dandelions are good but not too often (as I discovered a few months ago!). Other weeds that are easy to find to start you off with are plantains, clover, chickweed, jack by the hedge and sowthistle, all common. You can also feed pansies. Have a look in the edible weeds section for more ideas Congrats on your Horsfields, you'll love them they're wonderful tortoises __________________

18-05-2009, 05:26 PM	#7
sky Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Wales Posts: 2,901	Good Luck!!! Dont forget the pics. __________________ Kayx 2.7.4 THB 0.3.0 Gpigs 1 grumpy husband

18-05-2009, 06:38 PM	#9
Lou Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wigan - Greater Manchester Posts: 1,172	hi Lillis, hope your new ones are good! You have to watch out for oxalates in things like dandellions. This isn't great if you feed them to many and can cause stones. While iceberg has little nutritional value it is a great way of getting water into their diet. It wont cause them any harm, but I only feed it on top on a normal diet and not instead of. My guys love plantain , you'll find loads of things growing at the moment if you have a look in the edible weeds bits, there are loads of piccys! x __________________ Louise... Horsfield: 1.0.2 Walter / Izzy / Tilly Redfoot : 1.3.0 Ruby / Scarlet / Merlot / Ginger Goldfish : 0:0:1 Splodge Bearded Dragon : 0:1:0 Zuki Springer Spaniel : 1:0:0 Bailey

18-05-2009, 04:25 PM	#4
kreacher Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,718	hey congrats... The shelled warriors shop is fab for buying seeds...I grow loads of food on the kitchen window sill...they only take about 2 weeks to be able to harvest them and it's only a few pound a year for seeds

18-05-2009, 05:21 PM	#6
lilllis Member Hatched Join Date: May 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 300	thanks all! im on the SW shop now ordering seeds... These torts are being rehomed as they where got for grand kids and now they have a puppy these torts dont get a look in so you can see why im wanting to do right by them

18-05-2009, 05:27 PM	#8
lilllis Member Hatched Join Date: May 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 300	oh i can promise you i will be posting pics! lol

18-05-2009, 06:40 PM	#10
Jazzotang Member Hatchling Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: near Canterbury Kent Posts: 610	Congratulations you must be so be so excited and its nice to hear your swotting up! i couldnt sleep the night before i picked up mine, i drove my husband and son nuts with my torty countdown. I cant wait to see the pictures, if you get stuck on anything just ask, i have found the members of this forum to be both kind and knowledgeable and allways willing to help no matter how silly the question seems. __________________ Jazz Panzer and Shermans personal assistant!

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