Newly adopted Russian: Food question

Austin’s Ruby

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Hello! Happy Easter ?

I would love to hear what you all are feeding your Russians. I have a Tort garden started with a variety of plantains, but they won’t be ready for awhile and we are picking up “Ruby” next week!

I hear that the “Spring Mix” at the store is good, and also Kale in moderation. I’m also hearing no fruit, cabbage or broccoli.

Let me know what else I should buy until we can harvest from our garden. Thanks!
 

jsheffield

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I feed mine mostly mixed greens, along with a tablespoon or so of butternut or spaghetti squash or pumpkin 1-2 times a week.

Jamie
 

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Hello! Happy Easter ?

I would love to hear what you all are feeding your Russians. I have a Tort garden started with a variety of plantains, but they won’t be ready for awhile and we are picking up “Ruby” next week!

I hear that the “Spring Mix” at the store is good, and also Kale in moderation. I’m also hearing no fruit, cabbage or broccoli.

Let me know what else I should buy until we can harvest from our garden. Thanks!
Hi Austin, and welcome to the forum. That’s exciting that you’re getting a Russian tortoise! Congrats! If you haven’t already seen it, here’s an excellent care sheet you can use as a guide for taking care of Ruby. It talks about food in here as well.


Be sure to share some pics of Ruby when you get her ?
 

Austin’s Ruby

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Hi Austin, and welcome to the forum. That’s exciting that you’re getting a Russian tortoise! Congrats! If you haven’t already seen it, here’s an excellent care sheet you can use as a guide for taking care of Ruby. It talks about food in here as well.


Be sure to share some pics of Ruby when you get her ?
Will do! And thank you very much ??
 
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