Carrots

paulus · 05-12-2011, 09:24 PM

Hi guys

Been asked a question by a guy who has purchased one of my hatchlings and I'm not sure on an answer.

He asked if he could feed carrots to which I said I think he can but only like a couple of times a month as part of a weed diet but said to wait till I can confirm this! Also he asked if carrot can help with infertility? What are the reasons for not feeding carrot so I can be sure in my mind

I don't feed it to mine to be honest but need to advise him
Cheers guys

JoesMum · 05-12-2011, 09:38 PM

The Tortoise Table's explanation about carrots is probably better than one I could give... they give it Amber (feed in moderation)

Carrots | The Tortoise Table

paulus · 05-12-2011, 09:52 PM

Thankyou, looks a good site I will bookmark it for future reference

Shelled Lady · 05-12-2011, 10:17 PM

Carrot is fine in moderation for older tortoises.

**16 shells** · 12-12-2011, 05:32 PM

Carrot's draw up as one of the better veg to feed in moderation, Calcium to phosphorus rating 1:1, Potasium not that high, middle'ish. One of the reason's not to overfeed Carrot contains Beta carotene giving the redish colour found in most plant's. Excess of B-Carotene can be stored in the liver and other organs and can interfer with vitamin D and A. This refer's to Mammals mainly

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**16 shells** · 12-12-2011, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shelled Lady

Carrot is fine in moderation for older tortoises.

Can you not feed younger one's less Carrot.

05-12-2011, 09:24 PM	#1
paulus Member Hatched Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colchester Posts: 404	Carrots Hi guys Been asked a question by a guy who has purchased one of my hatchlings and I'm not sure on an answer. He asked if he could feed carrots to which I said I think he can but only like a couple of times a month as part of a weed diet but said to wait till I can confirm this! Also he asked if carrot can help with infertility? What are the reasons for not feeding carrot so I can be sure in my mind I don't feed it to mine to be honest but need to advise him Cheers guys __________________ 1.1.4 thherc timmy, tink, Scutey and squiggle R.I.P poor Harriet, you will always be remembered 10-5-12 1.0 dog spike our border terrier 1.0.0 guinea pigs Rosie rip prince boy 0.0 rabbit baby rabbit RIP 23-9-2011 Last edited by paulus; 05-12-2011 at 09:32 PM.

05-12-2011, 09:38 PM	#2
JoesMum Member Hatchling Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 717	The Tortoise Table's explanation about carrots is probably better than one I could give... they give it Amber (feed in moderation) Carrots \| The Tortoise Table __________________ 1.0.0 Testudo Graeca Graeca (Mediterranean Spur Thigh) raised from very small and approximately 50 years old.

05-12-2011, 09:52 PM	#3
paulus Member Hatched Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colchester Posts: 404	Thankyou, looks a good site I will bookmark it for future reference __________________ 1.1.4 thherc timmy, tink, Scutey and squiggle R.I.P poor Harriet, you will always be remembered 10-5-12 1.0 dog spike our border terrier 1.0.0 guinea pigs Rosie rip prince boy 0.0 rabbit baby rabbit RIP 23-9-2011

12-12-2011, 05:32 PM	#5
16 shells Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7,286	Carrot's draw up as one of the better veg to feed in moderation, Calcium to phosphorus rating 1:1, Potasium not that high, middle'ish. One of the reason's not to overfeed Carrot contains Beta carotene giving the redish colour found in most plant's. Excess of B-Carotene can be stored in the liver and other organs and can interfer with vitamin D and A. This refer's to Mammals mainly . __________________ Paul.

05-12-2011, 10:17 PM	#4
Shelled Lady Member Juvenile Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South East Posts: 845	Carrot is fine in moderation for older tortoises.

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