Frogg.Queen
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Hello tortoise forum! earlier this year, I moved from the humid tropics of Oahu, Hawaii, to the cold chilly forests of northern Idaho. I took my 3 redfoot tortoises with me.
Since it’s quite cold in Idaho, especially at this time of year, I’ve already built them a winter enclosure that is well insulated and keeps them warm in the frosty nights, installed with heat and UVB lamps... while their habitat is stable now, I’ve had some trouble figuring out what I can feed my tortoises, as the growing season for vegetation is closing to an end for this year. In the meanwhile, I’ve been feeding them any remaining garden weeds and gourds I can find, but when winter finally hits I won’t be able to give them this lush supply of food...
What food/diet can I give to my tortoises for the upcoming winter? Are there any particular foods I should give them that can prepare their bodies for the change in temperature? I’d like to know soon so I can try to prepare on their dietary needs asap! [emoji1334]♀️
Since it’s quite cold in Idaho, especially at this time of year, I’ve already built them a winter enclosure that is well insulated and keeps them warm in the frosty nights, installed with heat and UVB lamps... while their habitat is stable now, I’ve had some trouble figuring out what I can feed my tortoises, as the growing season for vegetation is closing to an end for this year. In the meanwhile, I’ve been feeding them any remaining garden weeds and gourds I can find, but when winter finally hits I won’t be able to give them this lush supply of food...
What food/diet can I give to my tortoises for the upcoming winter? Are there any particular foods I should give them that can prepare their bodies for the change in temperature? I’d like to know soon so I can try to prepare on their dietary needs asap! [emoji1334]♀️