treats for harry potter??

emjay · 14-01-2011, 10:02 AM

Hi all, was just wondering if it would be ok to give harry potter (our 1 year old horsfield) occasional treats such as the odd strawberry (no leaves), cherry tomato or perhaps a small piece of pepper? Also do they like / can they have small amounts of butternut squash?

Thanks x

billytorty · 14-01-2011, 11:34 AM

butternut squash i beleive is a natural wormer - good treat and a helathy gut

**Alan1** · 14-01-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by emjay

Hi all, was just wondering if it would be ok to give harry potter (our 1 year old horsfield) occasional treats such as the odd strawberry (no leaves), cherry tomato or perhaps a small piece of pepper? Also do they like / can they have small amounts of butternut squash?

Thanks x

about once a month people say. I'm not sure that it does them any good or harm but too much can give them the sh*ts

sky · 14-01-2011, 01:00 PM

Mine have the occasional strawberry and cucumber!

Ozric Jonathan · 14-01-2011, 06:10 PM

My personal opinion is that treats are really about the keeper feeling good. But that's not a bad thing. I would suggest make it very occasional. Squash is alright though.

shellonia · 14-01-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozric Jonathan

My personal opinion is that treats are really about the keeper feeling good. But that's not a bad thing. I would suggest make it very occasional. Squash is alright though.

Yes I was just about to make that comment!Not too often with the squash though-once a week is enough

**Alan1** · 14-01-2011, 08:16 PM

Squash was thought to be a natural wormer because it's related to pumpkin but pumpkin isn't a natural wormer either, only the seeds are and even then only outer coating of the seeds

emjay · 17-01-2011, 10:21 AM

Well, I tried him with the smallest strawberry I could find and it was the funnest thing watching him first inspect it, then prod it and finally stick his claws in and eat the lot, I had to give him an extra bath afterwards as he got it all over his face, head, neck and claws. He seemed to really enjoy it, but like you all said I think i'll leave it to a very occasional treat.

Thanks everyone!!

TortBabe · 19-01-2011, 01:24 AM

Mine honestly only get treats 3-4 times a year

19-01-2011, 11:57 AM

Mine go mental over a small slice of banana and I asked a professional and he said its fine! Prepare for a sticky tort

14-01-2011, 10:02 AM	#1
emjay Junior Member Egg Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 23	treats for harry potter?? Hi all, was just wondering if it would be ok to give harry potter (our 1 year old horsfield) occasional treats such as the odd strawberry (no leaves), cherry tomato or perhaps a small piece of pepper? Also do they like / can they have small amounts of butternut squash? Thanks x

14-01-2011, 11:34 AM	#2
billytorty Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: basingstoke Posts: 176	butternut squash i beleive is a natural wormer - good treat and a helathy gut __________________ Billy, Hermans Tortoise http://www.facebook.com/people/Billy-Torty/1767388020

14-01-2011, 01:00 PM	#4
sky Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Wales Posts: 2,901	Mine have the occasional strawberry and cucumber! __________________ Kayx 2.7.4 THB 0.3.0 Gpigs 1 grumpy husband

14-01-2011, 06:10 PM	#5
Ozric Jonathan Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West of Scotland Posts: 4,226	My personal opinion is that treats are really about the keeper feeling good. But that's not a bad thing. I would suggest make it very occasional. Squash is alright though. __________________ Testudo Hermanni Hermanni (Corse) tortoises

19-01-2011, 01:24 AM	#9
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	Mine honestly only get treats 3-4 times a year __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

14-01-2011, 08:16 PM	#7
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	Squash was thought to be a natural wormer because it's related to pumpkin but pumpkin isn't a natural wormer either, only the seeds are and even then only outer coating of the seeds

17-01-2011, 10:21 AM	#8
emjay Junior Member Egg Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 23	Well, I tried him with the smallest strawberry I could find and it was the funnest thing watching him first inspect it, then prod it and finally stick his claws in and eat the lot, I had to give him an extra bath afterwards as he got it all over his face, head, neck and claws. He seemed to really enjoy it, but like you all said I think i'll leave it to a very occasional treat. Thanks everyone!!

19-01-2011, 11:57 AM	#10
Terriandlola Guest Posts: n/a	Mine go mental over a small slice of banana and I asked a professional and he said its fine! Prepare for a sticky tort

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