Right now our yard and field and tortoise habitats are growing more tortoise food than my tortoises can eat. Thinking ahead for dry Summer months and cold winter months (during which my Russian tortoises are brumating in the fridge, but my leopard tortoises still need food!), I've picked a bunch of thistle, broadleaf plantain, wild violet, and fresh grape leaves, and am drying them.
To feed in the winter, I soak the dried leaves in water for a few hours, and then mix them in with the cold season grocery greens. Provides good nutrients and fiber that bought greens don't have.
Ps: I got the drying net from Amazon for $15. Not sure if external links are allowed, but just do a search and choose the one you like best. Mine is 5ft x 2ft and has 8 levels.
To feed in the winter, I soak the dried leaves in water for a few hours, and then mix them in with the cold season grocery greens. Provides good nutrients and fiber that bought greens don't have.
Ps: I got the drying net from Amazon for $15. Not sure if external links are allowed, but just do a search and choose the one you like best. Mine is 5ft x 2ft and has 8 levels.