Like most, we have planted outdoor bins the torts live in during the summer months. We take care to plant in the Spring, hoping by Summer there will be a bounty of foraging options for our shelled ones.
Whether it be hungry torts or cold winters, sometimes we run out of food for the torts. What happens, next? There are a couple options: Weeds are first and foremost the healthiest option for your shelled friend. Reach out to your neighbors and ask if they use pesticides or weed killers in their yards. If they have organic gardening practices, you might ask if you can help with weeding. We have a great neighbor who is a "Master Gardener" so we trust her with identification of weed species. When we start to run low, a quick text message to Mary generally results in a basket or bountiful box of nutritious tort food. Another option is to forage at the grocery store. You can find a wide selection of tortoise friendly foods at the market. Most of these are "feed in moderation" so we rotate items, Here is a partial list: *Arugula * Chia * Collard greens *Dandelion * Endive * Kale *Lambs Lettuce * Mustard greens * Radicchio * Spring mix (remove any spinach) * Turnip greens
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