Clover or Something Else?

[Nishikigoi's Torts.]

Hello everybody! I was just wondering if someone could tell me what kind of plant/garden weed this is, and if it is safe for my tortoise to munch on. And this is my tortoise.

 

[Merrick]

either clover or penny wort i would try and stay away from it because they have high oxalis

 

[Prairie Mom]

Looks like sorrel to me which is in the oxalis family and toxic. I don't get much Oxalis or even wild clovers where I live, so you may want other opinions. Also check out this thread...http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/oxalis-or-clover-whats-in-your-garden.7580/

 

[johnsonnboswell]

Not clover. It's in the oxalis family. We always called it pickle weed.

 

[Nishikigoi's Torts.]

Ok thank you I just read some articles and that thread about oxalis or clover and it's most defiantly oxalis (specificly yellow wood sorrel). Thanks @Prairie Mom and @Merrick I'll make sure to avoid it.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Thanks. it looks very much like something growing in my back yard with the purslane.

 

[Tom]

I pull it out by the root. I will likely come back a few times, but keep pulling it on sight and eventually it won't come back.

I wouldn't let my tortoise eat this, but it is not deadly toxic or anything. It just binds calcium so it could be a problem if fed often enough over time.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I pull it out by the root. I will likely come back a few times, but keep pulling it on sight and eventually it won't come back.

I wouldn't let my tortoise eat this, but it is not deadly toxic or anything. It just binds calcium so it could be a problem if fed often enough over time.

Thanks Tom. My Redfoot also eat Purslane, but not too often. Is it also O.K. in moderation? (I've seen them eat both.)

 

[Tom]

Thanks Tom. My Redfoot also eat Purslane, but not too often. Is it also O.K. in moderation? (I've seen them eat both.)

I don't know about purslane. I know about oxalis because I used to feed it to my big sulcatas before I knew what it was. I'd give them a handful mixed in with their other stuff every once in a while. It never caused any problem that I saw when I was feeding it infrequently in small amounts.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Thanks. while out roaming the yard, they sample everything, but that clover looking weed and purslane get eaten every time. maybe it'll make up 10% of the diet. Probably it's less.

 

[stojanovski92113]

That is good to know!!! Thanks everyone. That looks like the same thing growing around my yard and the torts go right for it.

 

[Nishikigoi's Torts.]

Thanks. while out roaming the yard, they sample everything, but that clover looking weed and purslane get eaten every time. maybe it'll make up 10% of the diet. Probably it's less.

Sorry to get off topic!!! But...what kind of tortoise is that in your profile picture?

 

[Merrick]

Sorry to get off topic!!! But...what kind of tortoise is that in your profile picture?

That is his sick red foot queen bertha

 

[Prairie Mom]

Thanks Tom. My Redfoot also eat Purslane, but not too often. Is it also O.K. in moderation? (I've seen them eat both.)

Mind if I respond to your Purslane question? Purslane is also said to bind calcium and I'm sure there are oxalates as well. However, purslane is also considered a "superfood." (You should google it) It's packed full of vitamins, minerals, and omega 3s and tastes delicious. It is reminiscent of celery and very fresh lettuce with a pleasing texture. It's sold in parts of Europe for human consumption and my family eats it regularly.

Because, I knew it was so good for people, I allowed my tortoise to graze on it without questioning it when she first arrived. My tortoise joined the family with considerable soft spots on her shell that quickly hardened with proper sunlight and diet. Purslane is said to bind calcium, but I did not see this effect at all even when I unknowingly was letting my tortoise gorge on it. Her shell hardened up nicely. I still allow her to eat it as a nutritious treat from time to time.

 

[Nishikigoi's Torts.]

That is his sick red foot queen bertha

I thought it was a RF but my god it's absolutely beautiful!! I especially love the contrast between the yellow head and red feet it's outstanding! Is it a special locality or line bred? Is it from a breeder that you, @ZEROPILOT , know or one of your own bred and raised torts? I only ask because I'm interested in learning more about red foots, cherry heads, -localities, leopards, and ect. and I'ld like to have another tortoise someday.

 

[stojanovski92113]

I thought it was a RF but my god it's absolutely beautiful!! I especially love the contrast between the yellow head and red feet it's outstanding! Is it a special locality or line bred? Is it from a breeder that you, @ZEROPILOT , know or one of your own bred and raised torts? I only ask because I'm interested in learning more about red foots, cherry heads, -localities, leopards, and ect. and I'ld like to have another tortoise someday.

Redfoots are very beautiful. I love their markings. As some are more yellow on the head but limbs are so bright or the opposite.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Queen Bertha has been very ill since I've owned her.
She was a breeder.
She has a sister that I also own who is very healthy and almost identical.
In total I have 7 Redfoot and they are all of the same coloration and shape. I believe they are Columbians.
Thank you.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Mind if I respond to your Purslane question? Purslane is also said to bind calcium and I'm sure there are oxalates as well. However, purslane is also considered a "superfood." (You should google it) It's packed full of vitamins, minerals, and omega 3s and tastes delicious. It is reminiscent of celery and very fresh lettuce with a pleasing texture. It's sold in parts of Europe for human consumption and my family eats it regularly.

Because, I knew it was so good for people, I allowed my tortoise to graze on it without questioning it when she first arrived. My tortoise joined the family with considerable soft spots on her shell that quickly hardened with proper sunlight and diet. Purslane is said to bind calcium, but I did not see this effect at all even when I unknowingly was letting my tortoise gorge on it. Her shell hardened up nicely. I still allow her to eat it as a nutritious treat from time to time.

It's funny you should say that because my wife and I came back from a movie a few weeks ago and found an Oriental gentleman on his knees plucking Purslane from the edges of my side walk.
He never looked up...never spoke.

 

[Prairie Mom]

It's funny you should say that because my wife and I came back from a movie a few weeks ago and found an Oriental gentleman on his knees plucking Purslane from the edges of my side walk.
He never looked up...never spoke.

Bah ha ha!!!! Free food!!!