Food suggestions for my desert tortoise

Alicia_92

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Hello, I've had a dessert tortoise for just over a year now. I'm hoping for some suggestions on foods to keep him happy and healthy. I like
to grow whatever I can for him but I also want to make sure he has a balanced diet.

Any suggestions are helpful. Thank you!:)
 

Arnold_rules

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If you can, I would try to go with the edible landscape options under the list, leaning more towards grass type planting in the habitat. My desert tortoise has his area landscaped with edibles from the desert, with the exception of his grass area, the grass type is not native to the Sonoran Desert. Go with a mix of leafy type greens and grasses. I rarely supplement my tortoise with anything other than what he finds in his yard, granted he has more than enough for his two grazing periods, in almost a year and he seems alot more active. If you have any specific questions, please let me know.
 
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