Swiss Chard

[Darwin_T]

Hi all,

I was just wondering if Swiss chard is okay for Greek tortoises to eat.

Thanks a lot

 

[SteveW]

Hi all,

I was just wondering if Swiss chard is okay for Greek tortoises to eat.

Thanks a lot

I think 'okay' is a good way of describing it. It has a calcium/phosphorus ratio of 1:1, which is lower than ideal and it has high oxalic acid level, which can further bind calcium. I use it periodically because it is high in many nutrients and I'm OCD about variety, but I wouldn't use it as part my regular rotation.
Having said all that, the Ca/PH can be overcome and I don't know how much actually evidence drives the oxalic acid phobia, but I play it conservatively.

 

[MPRC]

I offer it and it gets picked around and spit out. My redfoots think it is poison...but because my parents grow it and send home bags of it I keep offering it on occassion.

 

[Prairie Mom]

I don't have a greek. I keep a sulcata, but I offer chard from time to time. My tortoise likes it. Everything in moderation!

 

[Darwin_T]

All right. Thanks a bunch everyone