Grazing mix question

[chester tortoiseson]

Have been asking so many questions lately, I am just nervous about Chester living outside. Are all these plants a good varied diet for my Russian tort?

Crimson Clover
White New Zealand Clover
Red Clover
Plantain
Turf Fescue
Orchard Grass
Fescue, Creeping Red
Chia
Chicory
Turnip Greens
Timothy grass
Kentucky Bluegrass

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[Eweezyfosheezy]

All that stuff is great. I have that mix for my torts and I love it and I'm sure you will too.

 

[Edna]

Their Russian Tortoise Mix has pretty much the same list, but the grass amounts are lower. That's the one I'd go with.

 

[chester tortoiseson]

So do I need to feed him any thing else?

 

[Tom]

Depends on how much he eats, how much you have growing, how much time he spends out there, etc...

I usually still "feed" my small ones when they are inside. During our weed season here, I seldom put any food in my adults outdoor enclosure since they just ignore it and go eat weeds and grass anyway. Every situation is a little different. You and your tortoise will need some trial and error to figure it all out.

 

[Edna]

That depends on how much area, as well as time and energy, you are devoting to growing plants for him. In a small area, he will put so much pressure on the plantings, both by feeding on them and also by walking on them, that you will have to be constantly renewing them. I would plan on growing the seed mix for his enjoyment, and feeding him grocery greens and weeds you find growing in your yard or area as his main diet. Mazuri or other commercial prepared food as a supplement.