Cj001
New Member
I've been doing quite a bit of research both before and since getting my baby redfoot, Jethro, and there's a few things I'm left feeling unsure about. If anyone can answer one or multiple of my questions I would be so grateful
Soaking: I've been told / have read many different things about soaking hatchlings from 1 hour everyday to 10 minutes every other day. I feel 15-20 minutes everyday is a happy medium but is it enough? or too much? and does time of day/consistency matter?
Diet: Some say greens only while they're hatchlings because they can't quite handle the richness (for lack of a better word) of fruits, veggies, and proteins. Others say it's important to introduce proteins and fruits right out of the gate for good nutrition. So far I've given mainly greens with a slight amount of fruit/veggies (2x in the week we've had him) and haven't introduced proteins yet. Should I?
Supplements (mainly calcium): Do hatchlings need more calcium than older torts? I've been told they need regular supplementing but have also read not to supplement for the first 6 or so months and I definitely don't want to over supplement.
Age: I don't know exactly how old my redfoot is but he's about 2 1/3". Can anyone guess how old by his size? and at what age/size do they no longer need the intensive hatchling care?
Thank you!!
Soaking: I've been told / have read many different things about soaking hatchlings from 1 hour everyday to 10 minutes every other day. I feel 15-20 minutes everyday is a happy medium but is it enough? or too much? and does time of day/consistency matter?
Diet: Some say greens only while they're hatchlings because they can't quite handle the richness (for lack of a better word) of fruits, veggies, and proteins. Others say it's important to introduce proteins and fruits right out of the gate for good nutrition. So far I've given mainly greens with a slight amount of fruit/veggies (2x in the week we've had him) and haven't introduced proteins yet. Should I?
Supplements (mainly calcium): Do hatchlings need more calcium than older torts? I've been told they need regular supplementing but have also read not to supplement for the first 6 or so months and I definitely don't want to over supplement.
Age: I don't know exactly how old my redfoot is but he's about 2 1/3". Can anyone guess how old by his size? and at what age/size do they no longer need the intensive hatchling care?
Thank you!!