Herbs

clairestortoise · 14-03-2010, 01:14 PM

Are Herbs nutritious and safe for a Horsfield...Parsley, coriander, Basil, and all the others. Too many to list

**16 shells** · 14-03-2010, 01:24 PM

Herbs, i dont think there is one that is unsafe, some are higher in oxalates, and some are high in potassium, but a lot of tort won't eat them here, but they grow freely over warmer Europe. Mine have a bit of Parsley, but not very often. This year i'm planting Thyme and Roemary in their enclosure, just for hide/shade realy.

TortBabe · 14-03-2010, 08:37 PM

Hi Claire, I read somewhere that too much parsley can dehydrate them, so I decided just to steer clear of the herbs x

clairestortoise · 14-03-2010, 08:43 PM

Hi Clare
Thanks for that, I was asking on behalf of someone

Now I know too

Thanks hun xx

14-03-2010, 01:14 PM	#1
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14-03-2010, 01:24 PM	#2
16 shells Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7,286	Herbs, i dont think there is one that is unsafe, some are higher in oxalates, and some are high in potassium, but a lot of tort won't eat them here, but they grow freely over warmer Europe. Mine have a bit of Parsley, but not very often. This year i'm planting Thyme and Roemary in their enclosure, just for hide/shade realy. __________________ Paul.

14-03-2010, 08:37 PM	#3
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	Hi Claire, I read somewhere that too much parsley can dehydrate them, so I decided just to steer clear of the herbs x __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

14-03-2010, 08:43 PM	#4
clairestortoise Member Juvenile Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 754	Hi Clare Thanks for that, I was asking on behalf of someone Now I know too Thanks hun xx __________________ Owner of 3 Horsfield Tortoises 9 Cats, Wallace 15, Blackie 10, Scooby&Phoebe(Bro&Sis) 9, Gucci 6, Snuggles 5 and Oliver 3 and Blossom and Billy 10 months old Tye 9 Yr old Yorkie 2 children 1 Husband http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.p...e&id=523711412

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