TitoHawkings
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Hi all!
My YF tortoise, Tito is a huge eater. He seems to pick and choose, run around, then sleep. I vary his diet everyday except for the greens (usually collard, kale, mustard and or dandelion... I need to eat more like him) plus a veg and a little fruit. I feed him protein 1-2 times per week... Per my vets recommendation I give him pellets (Marzuri tortoise chow) but I had freeze dried crickets left over after the passing of my beardie... He loves them. I rehydrate (a little extra water can't hurt) and he has poops regularly (so he's not suffering from compaction). Just wondering if anyone else uses can of crickets or freeze dried bugs as a supplement for protein.
I also track his meals to make sure they stay varied and I know the last time he pooped (yes... I'm a little bit ocd). What tricks do you use to make sure your buddy gets the necessary nutrition, exercise, and stays healthy?
My YF tortoise, Tito is a huge eater. He seems to pick and choose, run around, then sleep. I vary his diet everyday except for the greens (usually collard, kale, mustard and or dandelion... I need to eat more like him) plus a veg and a little fruit. I feed him protein 1-2 times per week... Per my vets recommendation I give him pellets (Marzuri tortoise chow) but I had freeze dried crickets left over after the passing of my beardie... He loves them. I rehydrate (a little extra water can't hurt) and he has poops regularly (so he's not suffering from compaction). Just wondering if anyone else uses can of crickets or freeze dried bugs as a supplement for protein.
I also track his meals to make sure they stay varied and I know the last time he pooped (yes... I'm a little bit ocd). What tricks do you use to make sure your buddy gets the necessary nutrition, exercise, and stays healthy?
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