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Hi,
I've had my 1 year old horsefield for about 6 months now, I read up on how to care for him properly but was just looking for some tips on how to make sure I'm giving him the best possible care.
For example until recently I had him on wood chips but I read that this could cause impaction so I moved him on to Pro rep tortoise life. Is this correct? Or is there a better substrate to use?
I put calcium on his food and feed him twice a day... he loves sprouts and kale but is there anything else I should be feeding him?
I put a cuttle fish bone in there with him but he doesn't seem very interested. Is there any other way of allowing him to sharpen his beak as I know this is important.
As I live in Britain I have only recently begun taking him outside for walks and he seems to like these but doesn't want to graze..
He used to enjoy bathing but recently won't wash himself or drink while in the bath like he used to, his skin is peeling which I read is normal and so I make sure I bathe him for at least 15 minutes in warm water once a week. He doesn't seem to touch his water bowl and so I feel maybe I should bath him more regularly?
Any hints, tips or advice would be very welcome as I just want to look after him in the best possible way.
I've had my 1 year old horsefield for about 6 months now, I read up on how to care for him properly but was just looking for some tips on how to make sure I'm giving him the best possible care.
For example until recently I had him on wood chips but I read that this could cause impaction so I moved him on to Pro rep tortoise life. Is this correct? Or is there a better substrate to use?
I put calcium on his food and feed him twice a day... he loves sprouts and kale but is there anything else I should be feeding him?
I put a cuttle fish bone in there with him but he doesn't seem very interested. Is there any other way of allowing him to sharpen his beak as I know this is important.
As I live in Britain I have only recently begun taking him outside for walks and he seems to like these but doesn't want to graze..
He used to enjoy bathing but recently won't wash himself or drink while in the bath like he used to, his skin is peeling which I read is normal and so I make sure I bathe him for at least 15 minutes in warm water once a week. He doesn't seem to touch his water bowl and so I feel maybe I should bath him more regularly?
Any hints, tips or advice would be very welcome as I just want to look after him in the best possible way.