am i over feeding my tortoise

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russian tortoise boy

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i have a russian tortoise and i feed her everyday with greens such as red/green/romaine lettuce, i give her the whole lettuce size of 5 inch long and 3 inch wide. is that okay to feed her every day with greens?, isn't it overfeeding?
 

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Maybe you should try searching before you post so many new threads.
 

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No, let it eat as much as it will, as long as it's active. But be sure it's a varied diet.

Turnip, Mustard and Collard greens, cactus pads, spring mix, dandelion, etc, etc, etc....not just lettuces.
 

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If you hear "swish swish swish" when your tort is walking, then yes, you may be overfeeding---however, I think with the amount you have described-- your tort should be thunder thigh free for a while...;)
 

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bholmes88 said:
Maybe you should try searching before you post so many new threads.

Bravo! There is a wealth of information on this site and many many subjects have been discussed at great length. A search can teach so very much.
 
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