So, it was finally warm enough to let my 6 year old Herman's out for a walk about in the back yard, and what does he do?? He spends an hour or so hunting down and trying to eat the chunks of limestone that my snow-blower had tossed in there over the winter and I'd missed picking up. Is this a sign that I've messed up on his diet, or do I just have the tortoise version of that kid in grade school who kept eating the paste???
The slow kid??
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Get some cuttlebone from the bird aisle of your pet store and give that to your tort.
They are attracted to white things as a source of calcium, especially when they're growing, so make sure your tort has safe calcium to eat.
If you don't already, sprinkle a tiny pinch of calcium powder on food three times a week - no more often.
They are attracted to white things as a source of calcium, especially when they're growing, so make sure your tort has safe calcium to eat.
If you don't already, sprinkle a tiny pinch of calcium powder on food three times a week - no more often.
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My tortoises eat rocks when they are getting ready to lay eggs or whenever there is not enough suitable sources of minerals and calcium.
I always provide cuttlebone.
However, some still seek out and eat rocks and for that reason, I must constantly make sure that no small rocks exist in my enclosures. And that's just about impossible.
I always provide cuttlebone.
However, some still seek out and eat rocks and for that reason, I must constantly make sure that no small rocks exist in my enclosures. And that's just about impossible.
