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How often should a Russian tortoise eat? Sean eats so often.. I don't want him to explode lol.. ImageUploadedByTortForum1378070160.343064.jpg


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An amount equal to the size of the tortoise is good. Once a day every day. What are you feeding?


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They should be allowed to eat everyday. Outdoor grazing on broadleaf weeds is best.
 

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I've been feeding them cucumbers, lettuce and celery so far.:) my boy seems to like it alot! ImageUploadedByTortForum1378075214.786801.jpg
But, I just have a bowl in there and they eat whenever they want... I just don't want to over feed them you know?


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Those things aren't good to be fed as a constant diet. thetortoisetable.org has a great list of edible weeds and vegetables. And how often they should be fed.


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Dannikabd said:
I've been feeding them cucumbers, lettuce and celery so far.:) my boy seems to like it alot!
But, I just have a bowl in there and they eat whenever they want... I just don't want to over feed them you know?


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No doubt he likes that stuff, just like you like candy and ice cream, but he needs a better diet than that. Please do some research.

Here is a thread I did for sulcatas. Just ignore all the grass stuff, but there are lists of weeds and other things that might give you some ideas.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-76744.html
 

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Alright, I'll have spend some time outside and get my tortoises a better diet[WHITE SMILING FACE]
I thought I could simply feed him vegetables, I can tell I was mistaken!


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Thank y'all all so much! I want wants best for my babies[TWO HEARTS][TURTLE]


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