Timmy22653
New Member
Hello!
I am inheriting a tortoise, Timmy, from my partner’s grandmother this weekend.
We have spent the last 3 months preparing for him (building enclosures, tortoise proofing the garden, researching, etc)
He is used to a “basic” diet of lettuce and a few of the same weeds.
I would like to introduce him to a lot more tortoise friendly foods and have been growing some ready for him in my greenhouse.
However, I am worried an environment change and diet change all in one day will be too much for him.
Do you have any advice on how I can make the transition period easier on him? He has lived with his grandmother for 47 years. She is no longer able to look after him due to age and health issues
Thank you
I am inheriting a tortoise, Timmy, from my partner’s grandmother this weekend.
We have spent the last 3 months preparing for him (building enclosures, tortoise proofing the garden, researching, etc)
He is used to a “basic” diet of lettuce and a few of the same weeds.
I would like to introduce him to a lot more tortoise friendly foods and have been growing some ready for him in my greenhouse.
However, I am worried an environment change and diet change all in one day will be too much for him.
Do you have any advice on how I can make the transition period easier on him? He has lived with his grandmother for 47 years. She is no longer able to look after him due to age and health issues
Thank you