Duke really likes clover..

[natsamjosh]

... or whatever this clover-type weed is. I put it at the entrance of his man cave, where he was holed up, and he came out within minutes to eat it. It's nice to be able to find food for him in the back yard. Much easier than getting food for my snakes.

Thanks,
Ed

 

[african cake queen]

HI, HE LOOKS LIKE HE LIKE IT TO ME! MY PANCAKES LIKE IT TOO! LINDY

 

[Angi]

What a pretty boy.

 

[dmarcus]

Nice to have a food that they really enjoy...

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Ed:

Are you picking that weed for him, or is it growing in his habitat? At any rate, I think its oxalis. It shouldn't be fed too often or too much, but part of a varied diet is ok. Its high in oxalic acid.

 

[natsamjosh]

Thanks everyone!

Yvonne, thanks for the tip. Don't worry too much, it's not a big part of his diet, this is just the second time I've given it to him. It's not growing in his pen. One of the reasons I post a lot of pics is to get feedback and to educate myself, so thanks for letting me know. I looked up oxalis, and I think you are correct.

Ed

 

[Kristina]

I agree with Yvonne, it is oxalis. If you can get your hands on some wildlife food plot mix seed, it should have a lot of different clovers in it. You can broadcast it right in his pen

 

[Laura]

i got a pasture mix with clover in it at my local nursery.. some feed stores might carry it too.
taste it.. is it sour?

 

[HLogic]

I think Yvonne is correct. That looks a lot like Oxalis stricta a.k.a. Wood Sorrel, Sour Clover, Pickle plant, etc.

 

[natsamjosh]

Thanks all. Yvonne is correct, I looked up pictures of Oxalis for comparison. I just ordered some Russian Tortoise Seed Mix to plant in his pen. Also ordered some dandelion seeds, since he loves dandelions.

I can't wait to tell my wife I'm going to grow dandelions in our garden. I'm sure her reaction will be priceless.

Thanks,
Ed

 

[Jill Gatwood]

Where do you buy Russian tortoise seed mix?

 

[jackrat]

He's nice!

 

[cherylim]

Nice! How old is Duke?

 

[Jill Gatwood]

::I wish my husband would grow dandelions in our garden::

 

[bettinge]

Where do you buy Russian tortoise seed mix?

Here you go!
http://www.carolinapetsupply.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41&products_id=162

 

[Jill Gatwood]

Found it right after I asked.... thanks for the quick response, though. Hey, I have some white Dutch clover seeds. Thinking of growing some. Would those be okay as an occasional treat? I'm going to order dandelions, too. Isn't it funny how neighbors who don't want dandelions are plagued by them in their yard and people who want them have to *buy* them?

 

[laramie]

Wilbur does too. Looks like Duke is really enjoying those clovers