I was wondering if tortoises should eat broccoli.I’ve been trying to find the answer myself by reading other posts, but I couldn’t find anything about broccoli. Oh, and I specifically have a Russian tortoise baby. Thanks!
Broccoli?
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You can start here with The Tort Table.
Some people agree with this database, some don’t. Reportedly they tend to be overly conservative.
But, it provides info for you to read.
Some people agree with this database, some don’t. Reportedly they tend to be overly conservative.
But, it provides info for you to read.
Browse and Search the Tortoise Table Plant Database
Browse and Search the Tortoise Table Plant Database
www.thetortoisetable.org.uk
Okay, thanks, I’ll definitely check it out!
It's ok as an occasional meal.
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If you can find Broccoli Rabe, my Redfoot love it.
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I think a baby is going to have a tough time with broccoli unless you chop it up pretty fine so it wouldn’t be on the top of my list. It’s in a plant family that’s fine in moderation so if your baby will eat it it’s okay to offer now and then but other plants in this family are probably easier for a baby to manage: bok choy, arugula, turnip and radish leaves, watercress, kale, collards. You’ll still want to chop them a bit but they are easier to chew.
I think a baby is going to have a tough time with broccoli unless you chop it up pretty fine so it wouldn’t be on the top of my list. It’s in a plant family that’s fine in moderation so if your baby will eat it it’s okay to offer now and then but other plants in this family are probably easier for a baby to manage: bok choy, arugula, turnip and radish leaves, watercress, kale, collards. You’ll still want to chop them a bit but they are easier to chew.
Thanks for the suggestions, I'll definitely try those!
Broccoli is okay in small amounts once in a while. Read this for the correct care info and a ton of feeding info: https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/the-best-way-to-raise-any-temperate-species-of-tortoise.183131/
To clarify, “in moderation” for a Russian can be in the 20% range or a bit more. They eat a fair number of brassicas in the wild. I feed on the lower side but that’s because I am lucky enough to have access to a really large variety of plants.
okay, thanks! My husband cut up just the tops into tiny pieces and he ate it all. I've been giving him organic "mixed greens" from my local supermarket and I planted weed seeds that I got from the breeder for him that I'm waiting to grow. These are to tide him over until I can pick from the backyard and make him an enclosure there. Unfortunately, it's still waaay to cold outside here in NY
