Fussy tortoise

[Fay Watkins]

Hi,can anybody please recommend a calcium powder that is smell-less,I use nutrobal with vitamins and Stan doesn't seem to like it,he doesn't like dandelions either only the leaves,when I put his food out for him he charges over for it before I put nutrobal on it,I've noticed it's a sweet smell and it's in date,any ideas please? Thanx

 

[JoesMum]

How much are you using?

All your tort needs is tiny pinch sprinkled on food 3 times a week. No more as you can overdo it.

You could try washing and drying eggshells, crushing them to a fine powder and then use those instead. Same thing - a tiny pinch three days a week.

 

[Fay Watkins]

I put the smallest pinch possible,practically just a finger dusting,will try the egg shell method,thankyou!

 

[Yvonne G]

I put in a tiny amount of grated cucumber, then sprinkle the very small pinch of calcium powder onto the cucumber and mash it in with a fork. Then toss the cucumber with the fork until it's all mixed up with the greens.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

 

[Fay Watkins]

I'm gna do the egg shell

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

I'm gna do the egg shell

It's cheaper , cleaner , and more natural! And you know what's in it unlike store bought products !

 

[Leapin]

Would you recommend egg shells over a cuttle bone?

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Would you recommend egg shells over a cuttle bone?

I've been useing them for 17 years for the reasons listed above !