Cactus and squash, how often?

[sam3]

Hi guys, I just introduced my GT. to spineless cactus and squash today and he loved them both!!! (he pritty much loves everything edible lol, exept kale.) Are these ''treat'' foods or can he have them daily with his different types of greens? Thanks guys.

 

[yoda3106]

Hi guys, I just introduced my GT. to spineless cactus and squash today and he loved them both!!! (he pritty much loves everything edible lol, exept kale.) Are these ''treat'' foods or can he have them daily with his different types of greens? Thanks guys.

Cactus you should pretty much feed everyday, good for calcium, squash on the other hand I would say treat but I ain't to sure, may be fine but I haven't tried my GT on them yet!! More experienced members might be able to help with that but cactus a big yes to everyday!!

 

[ascott]

Cactus is good...potassium, calcium and excellent source of vitamin c and magnesium and a great dietary fiber....(can create loose stool if given every day in some tort) also a good way to offer a bit of hydration....I don't know if I would feed every single day every day always...but offer frequently...

Squash has some beneficial qualities as well...calcium,potassium, magnesium,manganese, excellent source of vitamin a, vitamin c, vitamin e..and a few other goodies along with sugar...

So I would say that you would danny to include the squash but maybe once a week...primarily because of the sugar....

Just strike a balance between the two as part of a diverse diet...

 

[yoda3106]

Cactus is good...potassium, calcium and excellent source of vitamin c and magnesium and a great dietary fiber....(can create loose stool if given every day in some tort) also a good way to offer a bit of hydration....I don't know if I would feed every single day every day always...but offer frequently...

Squash has some beneficial qualities as well...calcium,potassium, magnesium,manganese, excellent source of vitamin a, vitamin c, vitamin e..and a few other goodies along with sugar...

So I would say that you would danny to include the squash but maybe once a week...primarily because of the sugar....

Just strike a balance between the two as part of a diverse diet...

Learn something new everyday lol

 

[dmmj]

Cactus is good but it can cause diarrhea, 2 to 3 times a week should be good. As for squash once a month or so should be good.

 

[evlinLoutries]

I gave cactus every single day to my tort but not too much,