Zoo Med Natural Grassland Tortoise Food?

[PeanutbuttER]

I love this thread. Very imformative and useful. Keep it up!

 

[Tom]

I found these posts.....such a great post from the past.

http://tortoiseforum.org/Thread-Mazuri-part-1

http://tortoiseforum.org/Thread-Mazuri-part-2

Great threads Harley. Thanks for digging these up. This explains a lot about Ej for me. I wish he'd come back. I too am seeing some pretty amazing results from Mazuri. I agree with Kate, and the ingredients don't impress me, BUT I can't argue with real world experience and the fantastic results that I've seen over and over again.

 

[DeanS]

I found these posts.....such a great post from the past.

http://tortoiseforum.org/Thread-Mazuri-part-1

http://tortoiseforum.org/Thread-Mazuri-part-2

Great threads Harley. Thanks for digging these up. This explains a lot about Ej for me. I wish he'd come back. I too am seeing some pretty amazing results from Mazuri. I agree with Kate, and the ingredients don't impress me, BUT I can't argue with real world experience and the fantastic results that I've seen over and over again.

I can't argue with that. Aladar simply loves the stuff...lately I've been mixing it with lawn clippings...from my front yard (which is all fescues, clover and dandelion. I also use the GRASSLAND (of course)...and the occasional Zupreem timothy (all mixed together).

A point that EJ brought up (and I love it) is the fact that tortoises are (to a GREAT degree)...SCAVENGERS. That got me thinking...so why not feed them Mazuri...it's no worse for them than eating dropping or the occasional small animal...and they keep growing...Why, you ask (Yvonne)? High protein content.

I, too, would like to thank HarleyK for digging up these great old threads.

 

[shane1111]

i feed my baby cherry heads zoo med's Natural Forest Tortoise Food. they love it

 

[Yvonne G]

I bought a young Manouria emys emys from a guy up in Sacramento about a month ago. I normally don't give my Manouria Mazuri because last time I tried it on them they wouldn't eat it. But yesterday I topped their fruit, veggie and greens meal with a couple scoops of moistened Mazuri and that new little tortoise just went wild for it! She ate all of it that I put out for her.

 

[SpazzyArtist]

i feed my baby cherry heads zoo med's Natural Forest Tortoise Food. they love it

Do you soften it with water first too? (Thanks!)

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I bought a young Manouria emys emys from a guy up in Sacramento about a month ago. I normally don't give my Manouria Mazuri because last time I tried it on them they wouldn't eat it. But yesterday I topped their fruit, veggie and greens meal with a couple scoops of moistened Mazuri and that new little tortoise just went wild for it! She ate all of it that I put out for her.

Hmmm, do you think I can get Mazuri at the store? (Thanks!)

 

[shane1111]

i feed my baby cherry heads zoo med's Natural Forest Tortoise Food. they love it

Do you soften it with water first too? (Thanks!)

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Hmmm, do you think I can get Mazuri at the store? (Thanks!)

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yes i have to add water or they cant eat it

 

[SpazzyArtist]

i feed my baby cherry heads zoo med's Natural Forest Tortoise Food. they love it

Do you soften it with water first too? (Thanks!)

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Hmmm, do you think I can get Mazuri at the store? (Thanks!)

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yes i have to add water or they cant eat it

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Thanks!!

 

[DeanS]

Mazuri is carried by most feed stores and is usually very reasonable...I pay $21 for a 25 pound bag. But there are a few here who offer a good deal for smaller amounts...try Cory for example...follow the link!

http://tortoiseforum.org/thread-11568.html

 

[samstar]

My torts are hooked on to Mazuri. I give it to them 6 days a week and on Sundays I feed them salads or hibiscus

 

[SpazzyArtist]

Mazuri is carried by most feed stores and is usually very reasonable...I pay $21 for a 25 pound bag. But there are a few here who offer a good deal for smaller amounts...try Cory for example...follow the link!

http://tortoiseforum.org/thread-11568.html

Oooo, link! Thank you!

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My torts are hooked on to Mazuri. I give it to them 6 days a week and on Sundays I feed them salads or hibiscus

Hmmm, cool.

 

[HarleyK]

My torts are hooked on to Mazuri. I give it to them 6 days a week and on Sundays I feed them salads or hibiscus

Let's see some pics :]

 

[samstar]

My torts are hooked on to Mazuri. I give it to them 6 days a week and on Sundays I feed them salads or hibiscus

Let's see some pics :]

Try this:
http://tortoiseforum.org/Thread-The-power-of-the-Radiata-YES-YES-YES
and
I'll have take pics of them devouring the Mazuri

 

[fel1958]

For those of you that want your torts to eat Grassland (or Mazuri, for that matter)...moisten it then mix it with your Spring Mix (Santa Barbara Mix is WAY better) and that should get them interested...

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Grassland is better for them...if you go strictly by the label. It contains EVERYTHING a tort should be eating naturally plus it includes a well-balanced supply of supplements, whereas Mazuri contains NOTHING a tort would find in the wild...although it sure does seem to accelerate growth.

Why are so many people seemingly obsessed with Mazuri? Why not just feed a natural diet?
I only feed my tortoise "real" greens/weeds/lettuce but if I were to choose between Grassland and Mazuri I suppose I would choose Grassland for the reasons you mentioned...

Again...the ONLY good thing about Mazuri is that it seems to accelerate growth...but this too should be done in moderation...I've seen 6 month old sucatas that are 10 inches long...but have terrible pyramiding...so it's really about getting the right combination (and frequency) of diet, heat, humidity...and SUNLIGHT!

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dean,,i agree 100%...thats why i am now selling bulk grassland and trying to get away from mazuri.it is easy to make the change by mixing both together and adding less of mazuri and more grassland each time.a little mazuri wont hurt.grassland and fesh fruits and veggies are the best.

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http://www.petco.com/product/109036...sland-Tortoise-Food.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch

Has anybody tried this stuff out? Is it worth buying?

i have been using it for about a year.it is formulated for tortoises.its a lot more natural than mazuri.i sell both products on ebay if your interested.i have been adding free samples with my mazuri sales.the feedback has been good.i will continue to use mazuri once or twice a week.grassland and fresh vegies and fruit mostly.in the northeast it is hard to go out and grab a handfull of grass when there is 6" of snow on the ground.if it was you,,would you grab a handfull of formulated pellets or an apple,orange?

 

[shane1111]

where do you get bulk grass land food? And where can I get bulk forest diet?

 

[fel1958]

where do you get bulk grass land food? And where can I get bulk forest diet?

email me, [email protected] or check me out on ebay.would like to help you out.

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email me [email protected] or i have ebay auctions zoomed grassland or mazuri tortoise.

 

[DeanS]

where do you get bulk grass land food? And where can I get bulk forest diet?

LLLReptile.com is the most reliable source and it's shipped directly to you from Zoo Med.

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where do you get bulk grass land food? And where can I get bulk forest diet?

email me, [email protected] or check me out on ebay.would like to help you out.

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email me [email protected] or i have ebay auctions zoomed grassland or mazuri tortoise.

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Frank...I'm still waiting to hear from you! You needed my zip fot final cost...I sent it to you 3 times...again! 93534

 

[HarleyK]

I was thinking about how dogs eat pellets and they basically eat processed foods their entire lives and this is fine for them. Mazuri is fine...read EJ's post in thread....

 

[DeanS]

Mazuri is fine...for supplemetal feeding (2 - 3 days a week). Grassland can be fed daily!

 

[samstar]

Mazuri has been fed everyday by Ed, the zoos, my friend for many many years already resulting in excelent healthy growths.