edible flowers??

[chicki57]

I've lost the site where there is a list of edible flowers and leaves that I can feed my redfoot.
Can anyone help me out?

thanks so much

Lynn

[Toirtis]

I am not sure that anyone has compiled a list as such, but you can start with nasturniums, pansies, hibiscus, and dandelion (and the leaves of the latter two)....just make sure that anything you use is completely free of herbicides (weed killers) and pesticides.

My redfoots get a wide variety of fruits, veggies, and occasional earthworms as well as nasturniums, pansies, and dandelion (I cannot grow hibiscus to save my life, for some reason).

You also cannot go wrong with any information you find on this site: http://www.tortoisetrust.org

[chicki57]

thanks, actually I think there is a place on there that lists alot. Do you know about orchid's? bougenvilla and gardenia??
thanks

[Toirtis]

I believe most orchids are inedible (besides, why on earth would you want to feed something as rare, delicate, beautiful...and expensive, as an orchid?). I seem to remember something about avoiding gardenias, but I have no idea about bougainvillea at all.

[cyrus888]

there is a list for sulcatas im not sure if it works thesame with red foot tortoise tho. but try to check this one out anyways if it would help... http://www.sulcstatn.addr.com/diet.html

[chicki57]

Toirtis -about the orchids (got a chuckle out of your statement!) I only have a baby redfoot and oodles of orchids....they won't stop blooming for me! I should go into business!LOL I just thought a flower here or there is no big deal.
have a great day
Lynn

[Wu-Gwei]

What about World Chelonian Trust. They always have excellent articles and they had a nutritional analysis list of various foods for turtles.


Cheers,
JJ