Horsefield tortoise diet

[emmahaddock25]

Hey guys i have a little 11 month old horsefield tortoise. The pet shop recommends that we only feed her mixed leaves and broccoli and not change her diet until she is a little older. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
Emma and petunia [TURTLE]

 

[ipaw]

Hello, I know this doesn't really answer your question but I have recently gained two horsefield tortoises too, both around 2 years old now, I have been feeding them on pretty much the same as you have but I was wondering how often do you feed them? Because I'm not quite sure how often I should, is it every day and how much? Sorry again for not being any help!
Here is a picture of one of mine

 

[Merlin M]

Hello, I know this doesn't really answer your question but I have recently gained two horsefield tortoises too, both around 2 years old now, I have been feeding them on pretty much the same as you have but I was wondering how often do you feed them? Because I'm not quite sure how often I should, is it every day and how much? Sorry again for not being any help!
Here is a picture of one of mine

Everyday and as much as they will eat!

I don't see a problem with changing the diet a bit but I would do so slowly

 

[ipaw]

Thank you for your help! Much appreciated

 

[Merlin M]

Its ok, they can eat like pigs! Or go through spells where they sleep all day and don't eat much... but mostly they eat like pigs!

 

[ipaw]

Okay that's very good to know thanks I heard before that they just eat for the sake of it so was a little worried about over feeding them, but you don't think that's a problem?

 

[Merlin M]

There are people who think they shouldn't grow too fast so monitor food intake but I don't think it is a problem so long as all the conditions are right.
They will grow, but they are natural grazers... when they are adults and no longer growing I would be more likely to worry about them putting on too much weight

 

[ipaw]

Thank you so much! That has definitely put my mind at rest, I will keep doing what I am doing then

 

[emmahaddock25]

Thank you for your help guys I also feed mine once a day! She always eats how ever much I give her