thanks for the info dean, i know i can always count on you for sound advice. well heres another one, i'm thinking about laying sod, but i have heard they spray it with pesticides to keep the nasty little critters at bay. so i'm leaning towards seed. but i'm afraid that if i lay seeds my sullie will just attack and devour whatever sprouts up.DeanS said:You can feed them fresh-chop...no problem! Mow the lawn and give 'em whatever's in the catcher! I would rake the lawn first...get rid of any leaves, etc. If you have excellent heating in their enclosure, you can even use the fresh-chop as a substrate...it's good for about a week or so! However, it can't be stored! There is a terrific amount of moisture in the chop, so it will mold within hours if you try to store it. Fortunately, it's the time of year when you need to mow weekly, so right now it will work out fine! Keep us posted!
hi jacob! what do you think of the second part of my question?Jacob said:Yes That Will Work!
You Can Also Buy A Big Bag Of Hay For Around 5 Bucks!
jacob, what about my idea about overseeding the enclosure?Jacob said:As Long As The Grass Doesnt Have Chemicals Or Pesticides, You can Feed It!
Some Will Eat it, and some Wont Touch it
If They Dont Eat itt, Soften it Up With Water and see How It Goes
DeanS said:The only problem with sowing your own is germination! A lot of grass seed is so inferior to begin with, that for your idea to work, you would have to isolate your tortoise from the area completely. With sod...you may have to deal with chemicals, but you alos need to water regularly, so the chemicals will dissipate quickly...it's really the Ammonia sulfate beads that are a real concern anyway, and you don't find that in sod! So, lay the sod, water at least twice a day...and your tortoise can start using it in about three weeks. Now, once the sod settles and your tort has exposed the netting you need to start cutting that out systematically.
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thanks dean, i love it when other people make up my mind for me
dalano73 said:Now it's not a big issue with smaller Sulcata's but when they get big you will be shocked how fast they can turn lush grass into nothing but dirt.