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I have had my two tortoises (Mo and Rocky) since November and they're 1 year old now. I have them in an indoor enclosure with soil/sand substrate which I spray regularly through out day. I also have appropriate lighting and they're fed a variety of weeds. E.g dandelion, nettles, clover and various edible garden plants. They always have access to water and I bath them at least once a day for 20 minutes.
As its the summer they're now outside in a secure enclosure in the daytime.
I feed them in the morning with a handful of varied weeds/plants and they eat it up as fast as they possibly can. I think they would eat all day if they could. I had a plant in their outside enclosure which they ate and ate so I have now removed it. I'm guessing I'm over feeding which is causing the pyramiding?
In February mo was 40g but now 80 and 7.5 cm
In February rocky was 49g but now 71g and 7.3cm.
Mo has taken over and it's evident they've gained weight rapidly but how do I know what's enough food to ensure steady healthy growth.
Here are some pics of my torts and a pic of their outdoor enclosure. (the tortoise on top is a wooden ornament)
Thank u so much, any advise appreciated x
As its the summer they're now outside in a secure enclosure in the daytime.
I feed them in the morning with a handful of varied weeds/plants and they eat it up as fast as they possibly can. I think they would eat all day if they could. I had a plant in their outside enclosure which they ate and ate so I have now removed it. I'm guessing I'm over feeding which is causing the pyramiding?
In February mo was 40g but now 80 and 7.5 cm
In February rocky was 49g but now 71g and 7.3cm.
Mo has taken over and it's evident they've gained weight rapidly but how do I know what's enough food to ensure steady healthy growth.
Here are some pics of my torts and a pic of their outdoor enclosure. (the tortoise on top is a wooden ornament)
Thank u so much, any advise appreciated x
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