Jan 14, 2015 #1 mini_max Well-Known Member Joined Nov 10, 2014 Messages 385 Location (City and/or State) Alberta, Canada Just chopping up a head of cauliflower for human consumption and I'm wondering if these leaves would be ok to offer my tortoise. Not in large quantity or regularly, but since I have 'em, just thought I'd check.
Just chopping up a head of cauliflower for human consumption and I'm wondering if these leaves would be ok to offer my tortoise. Not in large quantity or regularly, but since I have 'em, just thought I'd check.
Jan 14, 2015 #2 Yvonne G Old Timer 10 Year Member! Platinum Tortoise Club Joined Jan 23, 2008 Messages 95,387 Location (City and/or State) Clovis, CA I have fed them to tortoises before.
Jan 14, 2015 #3 dmmj The member formerly known as captain awesome 10 Year Member! Joined Aug 15, 2008 Messages 19,613 Location (City and/or State) CA I don't see a problem, leaves of various plants are a good choice. Waste not, want not, just no cheese or ranch sauce on top.
I don't see a problem, leaves of various plants are a good choice. Waste not, want not, just no cheese or ranch sauce on top.
Jan 15, 2015 #4 Prairie Mom Well-Known Member Joined Sep 13, 2014 Messages 4,333 Me too Mine has nibbled plenty of cauliflower leaves and even the picky "tortoise table" says they're fine as part of a varied diet.
Me too Mine has nibbled plenty of cauliflower leaves and even the picky "tortoise table" says they're fine as part of a varied diet.
Jan 15, 2015 #5 Tom The Dog Trainer 10 Year Member! Platinum Tortoise Club Joined Jan 9, 2010 Messages 68,423 Location (City and/or State) Southern California I agree. Wouldn't make it a regular item, but fine in small amounts once in a while.