Cactus ID?

[theguy67]

I have this decent sized cactus growing in the yard. It was given to us by a neighbor, whose cactus always drops limbs. It doesn't have spines that I have noticed.

2 questions.

1. What type is it?
2. Is it safe to be fed to sulcatas and redfoots?

 

[Yvonne G]

Yes, this is the edible, spineless opuntia that we're always talking about. The older pads are the most nutritious.

 

[theguy67]

Yes, this is the edible, spineless opuntia that we're always talking about. The older pads are the most nutritious.

Thanks! I never know where to start with IDing plants, especially cactus since there's so many different types. I was thinking (now that I know its edible) about planting more for free food. I'll feed sparingly as I read about its laxative quality.