Can Horsefield Tortoises Eat Pumpkin fruit, Seed and Skin? Yes, pumpkin is a good food for Horsefield tortoise. Not as a main diet though, more of a treat. If you grind the meat, skin, and seeds of the pumpkin into a mush, and feed it, it will also act as a natural dewormer. Can they … Read more

If you own a Horsefield pet tortoise, then you should be aware of the fact that 80% of their diet should comprise of fresh veggies. But what about spinach? Is it safe, healthy and nutritious food to feed a tortoise? I spent 7 days on some research on this leafy green vegetable and tortoises. I … Read more

Can Horsefield tortoises eat cucumber? Cucumber is safe for Horsefield tortoise to eat as long as the ratio of cucumber to beneficial greens is correct. You can continue to add it to every meal for as long as you follow this rule. Typically, I grate a cucumber into the bowl of chopped greens and weeds … Read more

Yes but only sparingly! Do not feed horsefield tortoise tomatoes as regular food. Remember, they are vegetarian so most of their meals consist of leafy greens. Note: The cabbage family and Spinach is not good for a baby tortoise, in moderation for older tortoises. It can inhibit calcium absorption. My big babies love live weeds … Read more

The Red-footed tortoise is an excellent choice for a first time tortoise owner as, besides being an extremely attractive tortoise, it is quite hardy, is generally an easy keeper, and does not grow so large as to become a major problem as years go by. A native of South America, the Red-footed tortoise requires a … Read more