switching babies to dry grass

Status
Not open for further replies.

thecrawlingchaos

Member
10 Year Member!
Joined
Aug 13, 2011
Messages
51
Is there an easier way to switch a baby leopard from a diet high in dark greens and mazuri to a diet of dry grass (what I'm told they are supposed to eat)? I've tried giving him some orchard grass and oat hay, but he was not having it.
 

EKLC

Member
5 Year Member
Joined
Nov 10, 2010
Messages
605
Babies mostly eat small herbaceous plants (weeds). A smaller part of their diet comes from grasses, and preferably newly sprouted grass, which is easier to consume
 

coreyc

Active Member
10 Year Member!
Joined
Oct 2, 2010
Messages
3,919
Location (City and/or State)
Massachusetts
Most small Leo's will not eat dry grass until they are older. try moisten some in warm water then mix it in with some greens & mazuri I fed mine orchard grass that way and they love it
 

Neal

Well-Known Member
10 Year Member!
Joined
Apr 15, 2010
Messages
4,964
Location (City and/or State)
Arizona
If you are able to grow grass in your enclosures I would recommend that. As others have said, the dried stuff isn't too appealing too most young tortoises. Dark greens and mazuri are a good part of a balanced diet. If you have access to other growing things like hibiscus, grape leaves, and opuntia (to name a couple), you should have the dietary needs taken care of.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top