redfoot diet

  1. EllisEditz

    is this bag of plant food safe for my redfoot tortoise

    looking to purchase some plant food for my redfoot just worried, is this fine ? PLANT FOOD LINK : https://www.tortoisehut.co.uk/product-page/food4tort
  2. akcoff

    Can my adult Red foot have this?

    Friend of mine gave me a large bag of dried food her rabbit used to eat. It's sealed and store-bought, but I wanted to see if there's anything on here that my Red foot cannot have before I toss it in. Ingredients: Cornflower,Dandelion, Melissa, Plantain (leafy greens), Alfalfa, Peppermint...
  3. vargasmelissa

    Redfoot diet tips(wanting ideas for variety and schedule)

    Alrighty, So first off some information Donatello 11yr old female(recently discovered we have had her since she was 4 and many vets agreed that she was a boy) in a 4ft x 6ft indoor enclosure(we rent outdoor not an option) Veterinarian says is in good health and condition :) Schedule- feed...
  4. EllisEditz

    Redfoot Tortoise Eating Dandelions Growing Outside.?

    what is yall opinions on feeding dandelions found growing outside as its getting warm now they are growing everywhere and i was thinking of picking a few washing them and feeding them to my RF, i havent proceeded to do it yet as ino there could be all sorts of things on them plants, but what if...
  5. EllisEditz

    redfoot tortoise and broccoli.??

    is broccoli okay for redfoots to eat? and how would you guys prep it?
  6. N

    Redfoot Tortoise Hatchling Diet/Feeding schedule

    Hi everyone, I have a three month old tortoise hatchling about to turn four months named Nopal. I just wanted some advice and possible suggestions of what I could do differently or what I am doing right, thank you in advance! I have him on a schedule where I soak him, for thirty minutes and...
  7. EllisEditz

    Any Ideas On The Best Pellets For My Baby RedFoot, thoughts an advice?

    any suggestions, advice, will be highly appreciated :)
  8. EllisEditz

    Redfoot Tortoise Weekly Food Plan.?

    hi im wondering if anyone has a weekly food plan for their baby redfoots as im struggling on what i should feed her day in day out so for example Monday - Leafy Greens Tuesday - Leafy Greens Wednesday - Fruits Thursday - Tortoise Diet Food/ Dry Pellets Friday - Leafy Greens Saturday - Leafy...
  9. milesm916

    New red foot tortoise seems nervous+not eating?

    So I just brought a juvenile redfoot home yesterday, got him all set up in his new enclosure, and he seems to be doing ok-ish. I was wondering how to know if he's doing well or if his behaviors are something I should be concerned about? So far he mostly just sits and bobs his head in and out...
  10. akcoff

    Redfoot isnt eating on his own.

    My Redfoot tort (approx. 3 years old) doesnt seem to touch his salad on his own. However, whenever i show him and hand feed him food, he takes it and eats most things i give him. I switch out the food after 24 hours. Heat, humidity, and light sources are all optimal. He's soaked 2 times a week...
  11. akcoff

    New Redfoot Tort Owner!

    Hi! I was hoping to get some insight and care tips for Redfoots. I purchased one today and have him in a large glass aquarium with coco coir substrate, a large shallow water dish, a dark and humid hideout, and I feed him mustard/collard/turnip greens mixed with ZOOmed tropical tortoise pellets...
  12. B

    Red foot tortoise diet

    New owner here, I just wanted to know what greens, fruit and protein my little one can eat. Also what they can eat all the time and some of the things they can have as a treat every now and again. But anything about diet is perfect Thank you in advance.
  13. K

    Baby RedFoot not eating

    Hi I am new to the tortoise forum I have recently purchased a baby red foot tortoise from a breeder, we’ve had him/her just over a week and we’ve discovered he’s a fussy eater. We’ve been offering a selection of differnt foods every meal time and the only thing he has eaten is mushroom, meal...
  14. Isabel Casiño

    What are the consequences of too much protein?

    I have read that if a tortoise is given too much protein it will cause rapid growth/weight gain and will make them unable to walk properly in the future if they don’t exercise enough, but what if they have an excessive amount of protein but also get enough exercise? Is it fine? Will it cause...
  15. Lulubadger7

    Female refoot not eating enough?

    Hi! I have a 3 year old Female Redfoot (Lucy) lately she hasnt been eating much? I can't get her to eat many greens, and she seems to only want to eat banana, some chicken (once a week) and maybe a grape or two. She has a varied diet and eats basically what I eat (I am a health nut/ I go out of...
  16. kona the tortoise

    New- Need Help with Redfoot Tortoise

    Hello! This is my new redfoot tortoise Kona. She is currently 8 months old and 4.5". I recently got her 5 days ago. I soak her daily and mist quite often. I take her out daily and let her eat the clovers in our yard. I also feed her a variety of foods in her enclosure such as clovers, romaine...
  17. J

    Eating Eggs

    Hello! I tried feeding my Redfoot a boiled egg once. She loved it, and gobbled it all up. However, later, she looked sick, if it's possible for a tortoise to look "green" and had dark green, messy diarrhea, and eventually vomited white eggy stuff. I researched this sight, and was relieved to...
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