Tortoise weight

[Bryces40]

Hi I wonder if anyone can advise me on my medeterian spur thighed tortoises they both eat well but they are not putting on any weight so what can I do or feed them to help them. Thanks

 

[Yvonne G]

You can use the Jackson's Ratio. I have never used it, so can't comment:

http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/measuring.htm

I would try to add something of substance to the diet, like zucchini, bell peppers, etc. or some sort of manufactured diet. Here in the States we use Mazuri. Over in the UK they use Komodo Dragon Pellets.

 

[Bryces40]

Ok thank you for help I have used the Jackson ratio and they are a little underweight but I can't work out why as they do eat well.

 

[Yvonne G]

You might take a stool sample to the vet to check for parasites.