He wants more food, and is happy chomping awasy, is it safe for him to have as much as he wants?
Jul 28, 2014 #1 J jinjin New Member Joined Jul 28, 2014 Messages 7 He wants more food, and is happy chomping awasy, is it safe for him to have as much as he wants?
Jul 28, 2014 #2 Tom The Dog Trainer 10 Year Member! Platinum Tortoise Club Joined Jan 9, 2010 Messages 63,265 Location (City and/or State) Southern California If he is housed correctly and fed the right foods, then no, you can't overfeed them.
Jul 28, 2014 #3 Levi the Leopard IXOYE 10 Year Member! Joined Oct 1, 2012 Messages 7,958 Location (City and/or State) Southern Oregon To add to what Tom said, Be careful not over to overfeed with grocery greens. It could lead to chronic diarrhea and a red bum.
To add to what Tom said, Be careful not over to overfeed with grocery greens. It could lead to chronic diarrhea and a red bum.
Aug 5, 2014 #4 J jinjin New Member Joined Jul 28, 2014 Messages 7 Thanks, I'm baby sitting him and he seems hungry, so I'm feeding him morning and afternoon. I have been told not to give him fruit! Is this correct?? my other tortoises love a variety of fruits!!
Thanks, I'm baby sitting him and he seems hungry, so I'm feeding him morning and afternoon. I have been told not to give him fruit! Is this correct?? my other tortoises love a variety of fruits!!
Aug 5, 2014 #5 J jinjin New Member Joined Jul 28, 2014 Messages 7 Team Gomberg: 908365 said: To add to what Tom said, Be careful not over to overfeed with grocery greens. It could lead to chronic diarrhea and a red bum. Click to expand... Do u have leopard tortoises ??
Team Gomberg: 908365 said: To add to what Tom said, Be careful not over to overfeed with grocery greens. It could lead to chronic diarrhea and a red bum. Click to expand... Do u have leopard tortoises ??
Aug 5, 2014 #6 Yvonne G Old Timer TFO Admin 10 Year Member! Platinum Tortoise Club Joined Jan 23, 2008 Messages 93,405 Location (City and/or State) Clovis, CA If the tortoise gets plenty of exercise, then no, you can't overfeed. However, if the tortoise just eats and sleeps, then yes, you can overfeed.
If the tortoise gets plenty of exercise, then no, you can't overfeed. However, if the tortoise just eats and sleeps, then yes, you can overfeed.
Aug 5, 2014 #7 wellington Well-Known Member Moderator 10 Year Member! Tortoise Club Joined Sep 6, 2011 Messages 49,655 Location (City and/or State) Chicago, Illinois, USA No fruit for leopards.