Proprietary tortoise food
Posted: 31 Aug 2023, 11:01
In my panic to make sure Marigold had everything she needed when she arrived I also bought some Komodo dandelion tortoise food.
My suspicion is its like junk food for tortoises but I figured it would make sure she got anything that was lacking in the diet I provided and also something to fall back on if I couldnt forage for any reason, someone else had to look after her in an emergency or something to feed her through the cold months with no weeds etc.
So how awful are shop bought tortoise foods?
I am sure there are some that are considered better quality but is it a good idea to get your tortoise to accept them in case of emergencies?
My suspicion is its like junk food for tortoises but I figured it would make sure she got anything that was lacking in the diet I provided and also something to fall back on if I couldnt forage for any reason, someone else had to look after her in an emergency or something to feed her through the cold months with no weeds etc.
So how awful are shop bought tortoise foods?
I am sure there are some that are considered better quality but is it a good idea to get your tortoise to accept them in case of emergencies?